Chapter 16 Writing Assignment

As I read a section of “Learn to Love the Plateau” in chapter 16, I was moved by the way of managing frustrations that happens because of not being able to make immediate success or improvement. Since I am living the world that immediate success is required or appreciated, I carelessly forget the fact that there are things that do not move quickly or happen overnight. In addition, I am not accustomed to effort over a long span. After reading the chapter, however, I noticed the importance of making effort even if it takes a lot of time to succeed. Thus, I started some actions that will lead future success (not immediate success) on ballet performance.

In order to make a ballet performance better in the future, I began to exercises to strengthen my abdominal muscle which is the key to a better performance. Since I have been practicing ballet for 17 years, techniques that I have not practiced are few. After obtaining most of techniques, my main purpose of practicing became to improve myself in making a performance. Although it is enjoyable to practice ballet, sometimes I feel frustrated and tired because I cannot see the improvement soon. After noticing the fact that something do not happen overnight, I advice myself that it is important to do small activities for long term for success. In addition, I joined ballet circle for having more time to practice ballet.

Although I have not been able to feel the effect of exercises yet, I became to be able not only to manage my frustrations but also to make steady efforts. I would like to keep working toward success for a long time!