Interviews Worth Studying
Over the last year, Ido has done a handful of long-form interviews. Here are some of the clearest windows into how he actually thinks about movement, practice, and development.
Mark Bell Podcast
Because the hosts are serious athletes, the discussion gets much more concrete and sophisticated than most.
→ Key idea: People tend to develop either their optimal OR compensatory movement capacity (For example, Feldenkrais vs strength trainers). But general movement development requires both.
Antifragil
More focused on psychology, identity, and the relationship between practice and self-development.
→ Key idea: “Use the doing to find a place from which you can choose”.
Robert Love / Brainfit
A more accessible conversation around longevity, cognitive health, joint health, exercise vs movement, and movement complexity.
→ Key idea: Ido describes constantly changing grips, paddles, & other constraints while playing ping-pong. Not to maximize performance, but to pursue the most development. “When I do this, you’re not going to be impressed… I’m looking to develop myself”
Roundtable With Students
A conversation between Ido and several long-time students about practice and growth.
→ Key idea: We now have access to endless information, yet we feel something is missing. What's missing is practice.
Bonus: Session With Mark Bell & Nsima
A practical example of Ido leading a session
A Suggestion: Don’t binge these. One conversation digested and assimilated is worth more than five that never left a trace.