One of the cool things about Crossfit is that these "firsts" are everywhere. The very nature of such a multi-disciplined sport means that you're going to suck at a lot of stuff. I personally suck at pretty much everything having to do with gymnastic based movements. That and the snatch (feel free to giggle).
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This is actually the reason I went to Crossfit for the first time-- to push myself out of my comfort zone. I hate being inexperienced at things, so I tend to stick to previously conquered pursuits. The danger of this is a lifetime on the easy road; something that will rob you of the incredible experiences that exist on the fringe of comfort.
For me, this type of attitude has even extended outside of the gym to areas like business, outdoor pursuits, and "dating my Fiance." Achieving or experiencing something for the first time, and acknowledging it for it's significance, brings a level of excitement and deep, unflappable pride that human beings naturally crave. Without the continuous renegotiation of previously perceived boundaries, life would be dangerously stagnant, the bucket list painfully boring, and picture album sadly anti-climactic. It's the things that scare you before the first step that end up being the most memorable.
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