> [!tldr] These details can matter, but only after the foundation is firmly in place. A quote from the new book by Lee Downing-Keat about fitness - but could just as easily be applied to all sorts of crafts: > [!cite] > People are encouraged to obsess over the best exercise variations, the ideal rep ranges, the perfect training split, and precise nutritional timing. These details can matter, but only after the foundation is firmly in place. > > The problem is that most people chase advanced refinements without ever getting the basics right. They focus on what works best for the top one percent while ignoring what works reliably for everyone else. Ties into my own thoughts on [[Unsexy Solutions]] and [[Choose Boring Technology]]. **** # More ## Source - [[Building Muscle with Minimalist Training]] - Lee Downing-Keat