[Ecohoon] The Importance of Practice

I previously discussed my weaknesses in soccer. Since then, I've started practicing, and I've realized how important practice is. A goalkeeper's main abilities include saves, defensive coordination, and goal kicks. In amateur leagues, being good at saves and defensive coordination is half the battle. However, the ability to execute goal kicks significantly increases a goalkeeper's value.

Unfortunately, I lack the skill in goal kicks. It's been a weakness since I was young. Even when I wanted to improve, I couldn't. Even now, this problem remains unsolved.

Ultimately, it comes down to practice. I haven't practiced goal kicks enough. I prioritized saves, believing them to be more important. However, times have changed, and goal kicks have also become crucial. I need to strive to become a more contemporary player, one who fits the demands of the current era. That's how I'll gain recognition in the field.

These days, I'm playing as a mercenary for various teams. Since I'm not on my own team, I'm more cautious and focused. Whenever my kicks fail, I feel bad for the team. I feel a lot of self-reproach, wishing I could contribute more to the team if only I were better.

To solve this problem and perform well in actual games, it ultimately comes down to practice. How can someone with zero experience in sales convince clients and sell their services without practice? Of course, a sales prodigy might close deals from their first sales presentation without practice. However, fundamentally, it's beneficial to learn the attitude, mindset, and methods of sales through practice.

I really like the idiom ‘Suju Daeto’ (수주대토). It means to sit by a tree stump and wait for a rabbit, signifying the desire to achieve something without any effort. That's how I've approached goal kicks. I remind myself that I must never rely on ‘Suju Daeto’ regarding my athletic abilities or job skills, and that I must continuously practice.