The instructor comment that annoyed me

[Jamie]

My defensive shooting instructor once told me that I was training to feel competent instead of actually becoming competent. I wanted to argue with him in the moment but I could not find a real counterpoint. That one line stuck with me for months and changed how I approach every drill I run...So yes the feedback that bothers you the most is the one you need.

 

[Flash]

 When that kind of feedback hits, it stings a bit, doesn't it? But deep down, you know it's true. Usually, the things that really get under your skin are just highlighting that space between where you actually stand and where you imagine yourself to be.

 

[Alan]

Yeah that’s the kind of comment that stings first, then quietly upgrades everything you do afterward

 

[BKLooney]

Constructive criticism doesn't always sit well, but if taken from someone that knows what they are doing can come in quite helpful. It's the ones that offer criticism that are no better at something than you are is in reality pretty worthless. Most people that are really good at what they do are genuinely wanting to help others who may be struggling and not sure why.

 

[MC2]

"That was an excellent performance at this station, however, you are a no go." said the Black Hat instructor.
Been there a time or two.

 

[Lt Choate]

"That was an excellent performance at this station, however, you are a no go." said the Black Hat instructor.
Been there a time or two.

Not sure I understand what he was meaning by this. Can you please elaborate??

 

[MC2]

In the Army at certain schools the instructors wear black ball caps which clearly identify them from other uniformed Soldiers.
During testing you run from station to station, perform a task at that station under the eye of a black hat instructor/grader.
At the end of the task performance the instructor/grader gives you a GO (pass) or NO-GO (fail).
At which point you go back to the end of the line and are retrained and retested.
Many times, the tested Soldier would perform the task at what they thought was the standard, only to hear those dreaded words.

The Army trains tasks, to a standard, under various conditions.
The standard does not change, only the conditions (rain, night, cold, mud, etc.)

My apologies for the confusion, in lapsing back to the old days, I forget not all have the same experiences.

 

[Lt Choate]

In the Army at certain schools the instructors wear black ball caps which clearly identify them from other uniformed Soldiers.
During testing you run from station to station, perform a task at that station under the eye of a black hat instructor/grader.
At the end of the task performance the instructor/grader gives you a GO (pass) or NO-GO (fail).
At which point you go back to the end of the line and are retrained and retested.
Many times, the tested Soldier would perform the task at what they thought was the standard, only to hear those dreaded words.

The Army trains tasks, to a standard, under various conditions.
The standard does not change, only the conditions (rain, night, cold, mud, etc.)

My apologies for the confusion, in lapsing back to the old days, I forget not all have the same experiences.

Ok, thanks. I completely get it, now.