Interestingly a writer's writer and an editor are not the same thing (though they can be). Just like a player's player versus a coach. Hmm 🤔
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Somebody who pushes the boundaries of a craft in ways that are apparent to you only if you practice that craft yourself
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I don't know about all sports, but in cricket for example, the best coaches usually had average playing careers...
...while players' players in cricket exhibit genius in evolving the game in ways other players imitate, even if they don't break records
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While a good writer can exist without an editor, rarely do we see that a great player exists without a coach/trainer.
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coaching is strategy, motivation, team performance, etc. Craftsmanship is individual talent and pursuit of excellence.
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So coaches never push the envelope? Seek to do something different that furthers the sport and their team?
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very true. Genius of any craft likely to be a craftsman in the arena pushing the envelope. Coaching is different skill.


