There is a physical weakness which stems from mental ability, and a mental weakness which comes from physical ability.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Overthinking can weaken physical action, while physical obsession can weaken mental clarity.
- In plain terms
- Too much mind can hurt the body, too much body can hurt the mind.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance mental and physical development.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where is your imbalance?
- How do you strengthen both mind and body?
Another view
Some fields require extreme focus on one side.
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