The Trap of Linear Expectations for Performance When we begin a new fitness regimen or health protocol, the results are often dramatic and instantaneous. The first 10 pounds of weight loss, the first 20% jump in strength, the fastest mile time yet. These rapid changes define the thrilling initial stage of any journey. But eventually, that progress slows. A dramatic 10% gain in a month is replaced by a meticulous 1% gain in a quarter. This is the point where many athletes and
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