Jun
15
Are You an Endgainer?
To Endgain - to be an endgainer - endgaining
Thought you might enjoy learning an interesting new word. It has been in use by the Alexander Technique community since 1930s, invented by F.M Alexander. The word endgaining describes the irresistible urge to gain an intended goal that activates a habitual response connected to using one’s will. It describes the dark side of the expression, “Go for it!” - the troublesome limitations of using one’s will in the face of a new challenge.
The word in the Alexander Technique community is most often used to express a lack of success, for a number of reasons. The best example of the issues may be illustrated by the metaphor of a conductor and orchestra.
Thought you might enjoy learning an interesting new word. It has been in use by the Alexander Technique community since 1930s, invented by F.M Alexander. The word endgaining describes the irresistible urge to gain an intended goal that activates a habitual response connected to using one’s will. It describes the dark side of the expression, “Go for it!” - the troublesome limitations of using one’s will in the face of a new challenge.
The word in the Alexander Technique community is most often used to express a lack of success, for a number of reasons. The best example of the issues may be illustrated by the metaphor of a conductor and orchestra.
