"Farm strength" vs "breath awareness"

per LessWrong, the piece contrasts a gym‑focused approach to building muscle with the functional strength gained by doing real work like lifting hay or lassering a bull. It argues that tight feedback loops and skill in coordinating muscles make practical tasks a more effective workout than isolated lifts. The author extends the metaphor to mental training, suggesting meditation can become ‘gym muscles for the mind’ if practiced without purposeful grounding. In short, the article urges us to align training — physical or mental — with the tasks that actually matter, lest we end up with impressive but ineffective strength.

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