Knocking out written reflections
2018
Meaningful reflection improves performance, but writing isn’t the best way to do it
In a bid to lose my belly, which has expanded at such a rate that my trousers no longer fit, I have taken up boxing. In my second sparring session I fought “the Viking.” Despite his bulk, he was so elusive that I was unable to hit him. He, on the other hand, punched me so hard and so often around the head that I suffered whiplash for three days.
In the following days I reflected on what happened. Why did I miss? Why was I such an easy target? What could I do differently? Identifying and avoiding mistakes were a priority for me because, frankly, being hit hurts.
Whether in boxing or medicine, meaningful reflection is crucial …
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