Strength (and speed, and flexibility, and cardio, and youth, and…) can amplify good technique and cover for bad technique.

Nothing new here. It’s probably been written and read a thousand times by now. So what do I have to add? I think more important that any of that stuff above are the overlooked attributes are patience, focus, mental toughness, and work ethic.

Patience, focus, mental toughness, and work ethic can help anyone get good technique.

Patience, focus, mental toughness, and work ethic don’t go away as you get old.

Patience, focus, mental toughness, and work ethic can help you do a bunch of other stuff too.

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