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What does it mean?
Athletes should aim to transcend fundamentals and turn their sport into art.
In plain terms
Strive to make your sport artistic like beyond basic skills.
What can you take from it?
Elevate your sport from fundamentals to artistic expression.

Where it applies

  • athletic training
  • creative pursuits
  • performance arts

Putting it to work

  • practice fundamentals
  • add creativity
  • view sport as art

Questions to consider

  • How can you make your work more artistic?
  • What defines mastery in your field?

Another view

Some sports prioritize utility over artistic expression.

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