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Old dog learns new tricks!
The title of this blog isn't going to earn me a multitude of 'hits', but I wanted to share (briefly) my experience with you. Thanks to Rob and Keith's patience and knowledge, I've discovered some amazing things about me personally (eg. hesitance at trying new things) and I've crashed through some major mental barriers.
It's only by being willing to really explore iStadia a bit that I've come to some (albeit limited, but increasing) understanding of what's out there in terms of internet knowledge on iStadia's website. Originally, I was a bit reluctant to 'network' because I don't have a lot of time to devote to 'chit chat' (I know I'll NEVER want to be on Facebook, for instance), but there were a few things that turned my thinking around. (I'll still never be on Facebook though).
I'd previously met Rob at a conference last year (so I knew he was a top bloke) and I was happy to continue to meet up with him in an electronic form (given we live a couple of continents/time zones away it's unlikely we'll meet up face to face). It was this really that got me thinking, "I bet there are other nice people out there too" (you have to understand what a social 'stick in the mud' type of person I am) and I thought "Why not meet up with people I've never met before, but whom I know have the same sort of interests as me? That's a good use of time because we already are passionate about sport." So, now I've launched into networking and I'm looking forward to getting to know many of you better.
Rob introduced me to Keith, and between the two of them - what knowledge! I've had a good look through the archives of blogs and articles, and there are some great tips and hints out there ready to be used. (Sorry, probably many of you already know this, but it's still new to me. I've been an inactive member for 12 months and it's only now I'm starting to find my way about.This is meant to encourage those of you were were a bit inactive like me.) Regular and irregular contributions from others are read with enthusiasm, even if they're on topics I don't know much about (I guess that's the point of 'gaining knowledge'.) I really look forward to seeing new blogs and articles because I like not having to wait for journal articles to be edited and published. I like new ideas. I've always valued the idea of 'critical mass' in the issue of momentum, and the more we network and toss around ideas, the more likely our profession is to advance.
[That reminds me - I'm going to get off the track a little bit here - I was having a discussion with someone about the most crucial developments of sport psychology and I came up with this list (not necessarily in order of significance) of my 'favourite' developments:
As a result of upgrading my membership, I saw how PayPal worked. I've recently developed a product that I'm selling from my website, so I thought "hmmm, if Keith and Rob reckon it's OK to use, that's good enough rcommendation for me" (well, actually, I did a bit of my own research too so they don't have quite that much power, but it did get me thinking!).
I'm a person who's never bought anything on eBay before, so PayPal was pretty new to me, but it was easy enough. I've even managed to add the scripting onto an html widget to make the logo come up on my website! It sure was a 'hey presto' moment for me - you've no idea how proud of myself I am! :)
I truly marvel at technology. I'm really pleased I live in this era. Here's to pushing the boundaries...
Cheers,
Michelle Pain (Melbourne, Australia)
Sport Psychologst
Put a sport psychologist in your pocket
It's only by being willing to really explore iStadia a bit that I've come to some (albeit limited, but increasing) understanding of what's out there in terms of internet knowledge on iStadia's website. Originally, I was a bit reluctant to 'network' because I don't have a lot of time to devote to 'chit chat' (I know I'll NEVER want to be on Facebook, for instance), but there were a few things that turned my thinking around. (I'll still never be on Facebook though).
I'd previously met Rob at a conference last year (so I knew he was a top bloke) and I was happy to continue to meet up with him in an electronic form (given we live a couple of continents/time zones away it's unlikely we'll meet up face to face). It was this really that got me thinking, "I bet there are other nice people out there too" (you have to understand what a social 'stick in the mud' type of person I am) and I thought "Why not meet up with people I've never met before, but whom I know have the same sort of interests as me? That's a good use of time because we already are passionate about sport." So, now I've launched into networking and I'm looking forward to getting to know many of you better.
Rob introduced me to Keith, and between the two of them - what knowledge! I've had a good look through the archives of blogs and articles, and there are some great tips and hints out there ready to be used. (Sorry, probably many of you already know this, but it's still new to me. I've been an inactive member for 12 months and it's only now I'm starting to find my way about.This is meant to encourage those of you were were a bit inactive like me.) Regular and irregular contributions from others are read with enthusiasm, even if they're on topics I don't know much about (I guess that's the point of 'gaining knowledge'.) I really look forward to seeing new blogs and articles because I like not having to wait for journal articles to be edited and published. I like new ideas. I've always valued the idea of 'critical mass' in the issue of momentum, and the more we network and toss around ideas, the more likely our profession is to advance.
[That reminds me - I'm going to get off the track a little bit here - I was having a discussion with someone about the most crucial developments of sport psychology and I came up with this list (not necessarily in order of significance) of my 'favourite' developments:
- Nideffer's (1976,1996) The Attentional and Interpersonal Style (TAIS) inventory
- Apter's (1981) Reversal theory
- Hardy's (1990) Catastrophe modelling
As a result of upgrading my membership, I saw how PayPal worked. I've recently developed a product that I'm selling from my website, so I thought "hmmm, if Keith and Rob reckon it's OK to use, that's good enough rcommendation for me" (well, actually, I did a bit of my own research too so they don't have quite that much power, but it did get me thinking!).
I'm a person who's never bought anything on eBay before, so PayPal was pretty new to me, but it was easy enough. I've even managed to add the scripting onto an html widget to make the logo come up on my website! It sure was a 'hey presto' moment for me - you've no idea how proud of myself I am! :)
I truly marvel at technology. I'm really pleased I live in this era. Here's to pushing the boundaries...
Cheers,
Michelle Pain (Melbourne, Australia)
Sport Psychologst
Put a sport psychologist in your pocket
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Rob Robson
Co-founder, iStadia.com
Michelle Pain (Melbourne, Australia)
Sport Psychologst
Put a sport psychologist in your pocket