Every Mechanic Series: Own your workspace and comfort. Tips on body position

Own your workspace and comfort level. Tips on body position are shown in this video. A good reminder from Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, mistakes are made when hot, tired or uncomfortable.
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You will see that many of the tips and procedures used are universal for skill sets "every mechanic should know" and that the biggest value to my videos is the teaching of these skills that are not found in a service manual.
I often get asked this question:
Q: How does one learn these skill sets "every mechanic should know" if they are not found in a manual?
A: NUMBER 1.....GET DIRTY and start wrenching.
-Ask questions
-Find a seasoned craftsman to mentor under
-Tech schools can significantly speed this time up
-Research, read, watch TH-cam videos
Tip: You will never learn it all from one source or in a short time period. No matter what craft you are trying to master, YOU must be dedicated and put the time in. THERE IS NO BETTER WAY TO LEARN THAN DOING! I will say it again, you must actually do the work to master it. You cannot just watch or read about it and master anything.
You want to be a master bike builder, mechanic, welder, nurse, carpenter or you fill in the blank?
-Don't take for granted opportunities to learn deeper
-Be humble and seek advice
-Be intentional with your learning plan
-Don't blame a school, job or your parents for not giving you ever answer, go get it!
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[@usmc5833]

right on... its like, work smarter not harder and work the tool not let the tool work you.

[@adrianrainbow1995]

Excellent teaching. I studied Alexander technique in the 89/90s, and I use my body way more efficiently than most.
I find it helps to remember what species I am, and who my ancestors were.
Stand like a chimp, especially when lifting.
Obviously you can't, because your body has evolved from the same ancestors, but evolved to stand erect. But...if you try to stand like a chimp, you'll find everything just works better.

[@How2Wrench]

Good stuff!