All in? ... Or Baby Steps?: Finding Your Learning "Sweet Spot" | Ep 79

More Than Dance · Feb 10, 2026 · 10m

In this episode, I talk about two very different ways people approach learning.

I love using the imagery of a giant pool:

Do you walk down the stairs slowly, letting yourself adjust?

Or do you dive headfirst and get it all over with?

Some of us are coddlers. We like structure, validation, reassurance, and time. We want to feel ready before we fully immerse ourselves.

Some of us are divers. We jump in fast, want results quickly, and sometimes skip fundamentals because momentum feels better than patience.

You’re never fully ready for the things that change you. And learning itself is a skill.

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