Comments on: Artists, Athletes, and the Passion to Excel https://musedialogue.org A journal for contemplation and discussion of the arts Sat, 07 Sep 2013 20:15:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Jason McCullough https://musedialogue.org/latest-issue/vol-2-the-path-of-new-musicians/artists-athletes-and-the-passion-to-excel/#comment-4731 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:30:09 +0000 https://musedialogue.org/?page_id=1966#comment-4731 You left out that you are obviously a terrific writer, Erin! Have you logged 10,000 hours there yet?

]]> By: Christine Lovejoy https://musedialogue.org/latest-issue/vol-2-the-path-of-new-musicians/artists-athletes-and-the-passion-to-excel/#comment-4723 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:22:00 +0000 https://musedialogue.org/?page_id=1966#comment-4723 I agree. None of us is one dimensional. For me, the connection between my pursuits is a quest for grace and order. I apply this equally to my passions for computer science, cycling, baking, literature, cinema, and music. Their is peace and beauty to be found in any pursuit. The pursuit, the striving, the process is intoxicating. I can’t wait to get out for a ride later today.

]]> By: Matt Dooley https://musedialogue.org/latest-issue/vol-2-the-path-of-new-musicians/artists-athletes-and-the-passion-to-excel/#comment-4722 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:10:55 +0000 https://musedialogue.org/?page_id=1966#comment-4722 Consider, for example, the numerous parallels found in both football and opera: There are coaches, practice/rehearsal, learning a single part in isolation to later become part of a fluid whole, preparing for hours each week to gear up for one high-energy performance/game that lasts but a few hours, trainers to repair injuries, the necessity for mental and physical agility, mastery of specific language skills, etc, etc.

There are reasons why so many artists are also sports fanatics. They understand the commitment and drive that is needed to be successful in each field.

I’m in Erin’s camp regarding the comparative.

]]> By: Franklin https://musedialogue.org/latest-issue/vol-2-the-path-of-new-musicians/artists-athletes-and-the-passion-to-excel/#comment-4720 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:36:46 +0000 https://musedialogue.org/?page_id=1966#comment-4720 I agree that all these different pursuits (sports, music, etc.) involve the same kind of dedication, focus, and profound engagement. At whatever level I am capable of performing at, I take the athletic attitude toward everything I do. Whether it’s playing flute, dancing tango in a ballroom dance competition, meditating, running the Pittsburgh Marathon, preparing a presentation for a computer programming conference, sweating during the final round of the Pittsburgh Chess Club championship, or designing and cooking a hearty cauliflower soup, it’s all the same to me. There is really no difference. It’s about pushing the limits of experience, perceiving and creating novel beauty.

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