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Life is short.
A badminton career is even shorter.
Your time to reach your highest potential is even shorter than that.
In this episode of Badminton Science, we talk about why waiting is the most expensive mistake athletes and coaches make, and why “doing it right” does not mean waiting for perfect conditions, perfect plans, or the right people to show up.
We break down:
- Why development windows in badminton close faster than you think
- How “waiting” quietly costs seasons of progress
- The difference between doing things perfectly vs. doing things decisively
- Why action creates clarity, momentum, and better support over time
- How to take responsibility for your career. Starting now
This episode is a direct message to athletes and coaches who know they should be doing more, but keep postponing the obvious next step.
Because time will move forward whether you act or not.
And in badminton, hesitation has a cost.
Do. It. Right.
Follow me @badmintonsciencepodcast and @robert_jonsson_pt
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