Seeing the World from Another Perspective
We all live inside our own perspective. A fish can’t see the water it swims in because it’s just part of the environment. An outside observer can notice something the fish can’t. Life often works the same way, and recognizing that can change how we relate to others and how we coach.
In the gym and at home, we move through the world with our knowledge, experiences, expectations, and assumptions. It’s easy to forget that others don’t share the exact same information we do. That gap is not a flaw, it’s an opportunity to connect better and keep learning. 💭
Perspective in Relationships
In relationships and when guiding kids, what seems obvious to us can be totally new to them. Instead of asking why they don’t get it, try asking what the world looks like from their perspective. What do they know? What don’t they know? What are they feeling? What assumptions are they making? That shift can completely change how we respond.
The same idea applies to disagreements with other adults. We may be clear on our intentions, but the other person may not experience the situation the same way. Meeting them where they are and explaining from their frame of reference makes the conversation more productive and less personal.
Perspective in Coaching
As a coach I know what a movement should look like, what position is ideal, which muscles should fire, and how it should feel. But the person I’m coaching can’t access what’s in my head. They might not feel the cue the same way I do, or they might misinterpret what I’m asking. Simply telling them to “do it this way” often isn’t enough.
Good coaching means translating that knowledge into something the athlete can feel and act on. I aim to step into their perspective: what are they actually feeling, what are they misunderstanding, what cue will make sense to them? When I communicate from their side, progress follows faster and with fewer frustrations. 👀
Perspective Takes Practice
The hard part is that perspective doesn’t always come naturally. We get stuck in our own lane and miss the assumptions we’re carrying. That’s why perspective-taking is something to practice regularly.
Before reacting, try these questions: What might this look like from their point of view? What do they know that I don’t? What don’t they know that I do? What might they be feeling right now? If I were in their position, with their information, would I see this differently? You don’t have to agree with someone’s perspective to understand it, and understanding doesn’t mean abandoning your own view. It just means stepping outside your own small water bubble for a moment and seeing the world from somewhere else.
Sometimes the biggest change comes not from changing what happened but from changing where you’re standing when you look at it. Perspective is a practice that makes us better teammates, better parents, and better athletes.
Keep aiming to see the world from their side and show up with curiosity, Coach Everett
In relationships and when guiding kids, what seems obvious to us can be totally new to them. Instead of asking why they don’t get it, try asking what the world looks like from their perspective. What do they know? What don’t they know? What are they feeling? What assumptions are they making? That shift can completely change how we respond.
As a coach I know what a movement should look like, what position is ideal, which muscles should fire, and how it should feel. But the person I’m coaching can’t access what’s in my head. They might not feel the cue the same way I do, or they might misinterpret what I’m asking. Simply telling them to “do it this way” often isn’t enough.
The hard part is that perspective doesn’t always come naturally. We get stuck in our own lane and miss the assumptions we’re carrying. That’s why perspective-taking is something to practice regularly.
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Weekly Wods
MONDAY
A) STRENGTH
Paused Front Squat into Heavy Single
E2MOM 14
Sets 1-2: 5 reps @ RPE 6-7, 2-sec pause
Sets 3-4: 3 reps @ RPE 8-9, 2-sec pause
Set 5: Max Reps @ RPE 9.5-10
Sets 6-7: 3 reps @RPE 7-8 2-sec pause
Max-effort squat. No ugly grinders and no repeated misses.
B) MET CON
3 Rounds
30 Wall Balls 20/14
200m Run
24 DB Walking Lunges 50/35
200m Run
12 Box Jump Overs 24/20
200m Run
12 Front Squats 135/95
200m Run
Rest 90 seconds between rounds
Time Cap: 18-20 minutes
TUESDAY
A) STRENGTH
4 Rounds
6-8 DB Bench Press
Max Reps Jumping Pull Ups
Rest :60-:90 secs between rounds
B) MET CON
For Time
100 Sandbag Floor Press (100/80, RPE 8-9 effort)
Every Break
5 Plyometric Pushups
Five violent reps. Not five tired reps.
Work should remain fast, not slow fatigue work.
Options:
Plyo on a bench (hands on bench)
From knees
Explosive Wall Pushups
Slam balls
Clapping Pushups
WEDNESDAY
A) STRENGTH
Heavy Clean (Power or Squat, but be consistent)
E2MOM 4
1 Clean Deadlift
1 Hang Clean Pull
1 Power Clean
Then
6 minutes to establish a Heavy Clean
Target RPE 9-9.5
The objective is a strong max-effort lift in those 6 mins rather than repeatedly chasing missed PR attempts.
B) MET CON
FT
4 Rounds
500m Row
16 Alt DB Hang Clean & Jerks (50/35)
20 Sit Ups
THURSDAY
A) MET CON
6 Rounds (:45 work/:15 rest)
min 1: Bike (nasal Breathing)
min 2: Alt Single Arm KB Swings
min 3: DB OH Lunges (50/35)
min 4: Row (nasal Breathing)
min 5: Low Ring Plank (scale to plank)
min 6: Hollow Hold
FRIDAY
A) STRENGTH
Supinated Grip Barbell Rows
E2MOM 12
Set 1: 5 reps @ RPE 6
set 2: 5 reps @ RPE 7
Set 3: 5 reps @RPE 8-9
Set 4: max reps @ RPE 10
Set 5-6: 5 reps @ RPE 7-8
B) MET CON
AMRAP 14 (2mins work/1min rest)
Buy-in (per working set): 250/200m Row
20-40-60-80-100 Double Unders
9-12-15-18-21 OH Squats (95/65)
Each round, complete the buy-in then into the double-unders and OH Squats. Pick up where you left off each round, eg; finish row, DUs and 7 OH squats in first 2-min set – rest 1 min – finish row, 2 OH squats, 40 DUs, etc…
This is a hard one to finish, so don’t scale just so you can make it all the way through, it is meant to be difficult.
Strap in and get that row done, jump right into moving. Find a good fight and attack. Extend the exhale during your rest, lower HR and keep your head in the fight.
SATURDAY
A) SOUL CRUSHER
JOSIE
CrossFit Hero WOD
For Time 0:00-30:00
1 mile Run
Then, 3 Rounds of:
30 Burpees
4 Power Cleans (155/105)
6 Front Squats (155/105)
Then, 1 mile Run
*** Wear a Weight Vest (20/14)
From 30:00-45:00
Death by Thruster (155/105)
B) PARTNER
40 Minute EMOM
First 20 Minutes 1. 4 BB Power Clean (155/105) 2. 8 Burpee Box Jump Over (24/20) 3. 45 Double Unders 4. 10 DB Chest Press (50/35)+ 10 Push Up 5. 20 Butterfly Sit Up
Last 20 Minutes 1. 6 BB Power Clean (155/105) 2. 10 Burpee Box Jump Over (24/20) 3. 60 Double Unders 4. 12 DB Chest Press (50/35) + 12 Push Up 5. 24 Butterfly Sit Up
Partner A does 1, Partner B rest Partner B does 1, Partner A rest Partner A does 2, Partner B rest Partner B does 2, Partner A rest Etc
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