I got a new pair of running shoes recently.
I didn't just buy these on Amazon on a whim, but instead, I went to a local running shop (fittingly called The Running Shop) and got actual service from a real human.
Although running is not a violent contact sport in any way, it can slowly damage your knees if you're not careful.
That's why I thought some good ol' customer service from an expert was fitting.
And turns out, the fit was the problem.
After much discussion, the expert in the store realized a HUGE mistake I've been making.
I've been running in a size too small for years.
My normal shoe size is fine for casual wear, but for comfortable running, I needed a size up.
And wouldn't you know it, everything about them fits better.
So much so that I can't even wear the old ones anymore. They're so small it's painfully obvious - literally.
If I had simply re-ordered a new pair of the same old shoes again, I would never have known this because I didn't consult an expert that could help me out.
Which makes me think about all the things we might be doing wrong without knowing it.
What could you be doing wrong just because you've never consulted a mentor, or gotten expert advice?
Maybe it's time to stop going it alone and start taking the shortcuts only the experts know.
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