My brother and I are both trying to learn woodworking in our dad's old workshop, but he approaches it like an engineer with precise measurements while I learn by trial and error, and we keep getting in each other's way both physically and mentally. We want to honor dad's memory by using his tools together, but we're starting to argue about methods and space, and the whole thing is becoming stressful instead of meaningful.
More people experience this than they realize.
A meaningful shared practice is being complicated by different relationships to precision, process, and the emotional weight of inheritance.
“Where Are You with Deliberate practice and skill acquisition?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.