I would personally prefer to see this in Discussion. Your personal story is interesting (and I recognize some of it in myself), but I don’t think the personal background (plus your brief request for recommended literature, plan for Part II, etc.) is a sufficiently fleshed out idea at this point given that you aren’t yet at the point of offering any guidance on solving the problem. Of course, Part II’s literature review/recommendations may be of more benefit to the community and be a better fit for Main.
You’re probably right. I think that the underlying thought running through my head was “it would be weird to put Part I in discussion but Part II in main.” (I was originally planning to post everything together, but deciding that a) it would be too long, and b) I wanted feedback in order to continue with my research.)
Do you think it would be a good idea to move it to discussion at this point? I think you can do that by going back to ‘edit’.
I don’t know that moving it is necessary at this point, but it’s something to keep in mind for the future. It’s not like there’s a brightline rule, it just struck me as more appropriate for Discussion.
Also, on substance, one possible book to take a look at is The Inner Game of Tennis. Since you have a background in sports, and sports competition seems to be one of the areas where you’ve had this problem most often, that and/or other sports psychology books might be an interesting way for you to get into the issues. I haven’t read it in years, and I’m not sure that it addresses your situation precisely, but I recall it as an interesting and useful read, even if some of it was a little psychobabbly.
edited to add—I also wonder if bringing in some anecdotes from pro/elite athletes who have struggled with emotional issues on the court/field, etc. might be a good way to add interest and also make it somewhat more universal beyond your particular situation.
Aristotle was an advocate of what he called practical wisdom. Practical wisdom is knowing when it is appropriate to break the rules. I understand and personally agree with your statement, but I also believe that when someone has the courage to share a personal problem the priority should be showing support to your community member.to your community member.
I would personally prefer to see this in Discussion. Your personal story is interesting (and I recognize some of it in myself), but I don’t think the personal background (plus your brief request for recommended literature, plan for Part II, etc.) is a sufficiently fleshed out idea at this point given that you aren’t yet at the point of offering any guidance on solving the problem. Of course, Part II’s literature review/recommendations may be of more benefit to the community and be a better fit for Main.
You’re probably right. I think that the underlying thought running through my head was “it would be weird to put Part I in discussion but Part II in main.” (I was originally planning to post everything together, but deciding that a) it would be too long, and b) I wanted feedback in order to continue with my research.)
Do you think it would be a good idea to move it to discussion at this point? I think you can do that by going back to ‘edit’.
I don’t know that moving it is necessary at this point, but it’s something to keep in mind for the future. It’s not like there’s a brightline rule, it just struck me as more appropriate for Discussion.
Also, on substance, one possible book to take a look at is The Inner Game of Tennis. Since you have a background in sports, and sports competition seems to be one of the areas where you’ve had this problem most often, that and/or other sports psychology books might be an interesting way for you to get into the issues. I haven’t read it in years, and I’m not sure that it addresses your situation precisely, but I recall it as an interesting and useful read, even if some of it was a little psychobabbly.
edited to add—I also wonder if bringing in some anecdotes from pro/elite athletes who have struggled with emotional issues on the court/field, etc. might be a good way to add interest and also make it somewhat more universal beyond your particular situation.
This is often recommended, especially if the first post is to test the waters.
Aristotle was an advocate of what he called practical wisdom. Practical wisdom is knowing when it is appropriate to break the rules. I understand and personally agree with your statement, but I also believe that when someone has the courage to share a personal problem the priority should be showing support to your community member.to your community member.