Without failure in training, you never know what your limits are and you may miss subtle deficiencies in your skill performance. “Failure” isn’t always a bad thing; when you are pushing yourself to the edge of your skill level, you often find motivation to perform at a higher level. If nothing else, reaching failure in training can also help you learn about your limits and make you appropriately confident. In this video, Gander Mountain Academy Instructor Nick Smith discusses this aspect of training with Rob Pincus.
Tags: firearms training, Gander Mountain Academy, Rob Pincus, scenario training
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