Saturday Secret
During my dance training, my teacher required us to arrive fifteen minutes early for class. She
actually took roll at this time, and if we weren't there, we were considered
late. Her famous saying: “If you are five minutes early you are
already ten minutes late”, is well remembered by all of us who studied with
her.
It may sound extreme by today’s standards, but it served, and still serves, a very important purpose: mental
preparation. In order to succeed at
anything, the proper mindset is crucial.
Arriving early for class allows a short period of time to focus on the
upcoming business: a dance class. If the time preceding one’s arrival has been
filled with stress or worries, these negative thoughts and emotions will carry
over into the class unless a conscious effort is made to refocus. Arriving early allows time for this redirection of thoughts.
So arrive early if at all possible. Use the time to focus on what you wish to
achieve in class – or just quiet your mind.
You’ll soon see the benefits!
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Secret #7aa:
“Arrive early for class. This
allows time for proper mental preparation.”
Link of the Day:
Quote
of the Day:
“"The state of your life is nothing
more than a reflection of your state of mind."
--Napoleon Hill
--Napoleon Hill
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