precursor
[prikə́ːrsər]
선구지, 선배
"인생의 요지경과 같다,"는 말,
요즈음을 잘 쓰지 않지만 옛날에는 많이 썼었다.
조그마한 물체의 안을 유리를 통해 보면
희한한 일 (당시에는) 이 그 속에서 벌어졌다.
그런 것에 만족하지 못한 사람들이
더 크고 '활동성'이 있는 모습을 보기를 원했고 ~
Peepshows were a PRECURSOR to modern cinema and television.
요지경은 현대 영화와 TV 의 효시 (嚆矢)였다.
어쩌면 요즈음 세대 사람들은 요지경이 뭔지 모를 것이다.
현대인들이 모르는 것 가운데 '전보 (電報);이다.
집에 앉아서 e-mail 을 공짜로 한도없이 쓰지만
전보는 우체국에 가서 신쳥을 해서 원하는 곳으로 보냈었다
그것도 글자의 수 (10 자까지는 기본요금)에 따라
사용료가 달랐었다.
그래서 나는 첫 아들을 낳았음을 선친에게 알리기 위해
이런 전보를 쳤다.
"남자 이름 지어 보내세요."
아들 낳았다는 말을 지혜롭게 기본요금으로 전보를 친 것이다
A telegraph was the PRESCURSOR to modern communication.
전보는 현대 통신 대화의 시초였다
precursor 를 위의 예문 처럼 긍정적인 것만 있는 것은 아니다.
The Boer War was a precursor to World War I.
Bore War (영국이 남 아프리카의 어느 지역)은
세계 1 차 대전의 도화선이었다
또 하나 ~
Bad breath can be PRECURSOR to bad gums, and this can lead to gum disease.
(입 안의) 나쁜 냄새는 잇몸이 나쁘게 하는 시초이고
이것은 앗몸 질환을 이끌 수 있다.
(입에서 냄새가 나는 것은 음식 때문이 아니라
입의 어느 부분에 염증이 있다는 증거)
precursor 는 Latin 어 prae (before) 라는 접두어에
currere (달린다) 와 합친 낱말이다.
다른 것 (사람) 보다 앞을 달린다는 뜻이다.
나 처럼 외국어를 좋아하는 사람에게
좋은 precursor 로 만든 가슴 벅찬 얘기 ~
Knowledge of foreign languages is accepted as a necessary PRECURSOR to mobility
외국어의 지식은 홯동적인 것에 필요한 징조로서 받아들여진다.
이런 precursor 의 용법이 우리 삶과 연결되는 것도 있다
When you look up in the sky, you see a large dark cloud,
a PRECURSOR of an upcoming storm.
당신이 하늘을 바라볼 때 검은 구름이 크게 자리잡는 것을 보면
곧 폭풍이 올 것은 예시하는 것이다.
What is a positive PRECURSOR to your life?
당신의 삶에 긍정적 징조는 무엇인가?
prae "before" (see pre-) + currere "to run
She already gets that there’s code, symbols that stand for this or that.
\Won a Golden Globe, often a precursor to the Oscar.
Peepshows were a precursor to modern cinema and television.
The telegraph by Morse was a precursor to the telephone and internet.
Peepshows were a precursor to modern cinema and television.
The Boer War was a precursor to World War I.
Latin is the precursor to all romance languages.
Beepers were the precursor to modern-day smartphones.
The telegraph was the precursor to modern communication.
She already has that precursor to language and can learn the way Pavlov’s dog learned that a bell stands for food.
Bad breath can be a precursor to bad gums, and this can lead to gum disease.
Human nature often requires conflict as a precursor to truth.
It was here in 1919 that the League of Nations, the precursor to the United Nations system, was born
Knowledge of foreign languages is accepted as a necessary precursor to mobility
n his literary spirit he is a precursor of the humanists of the Renaissance.
as a precursor to a merger.
All too often, high blood pressure is a precursor of heart disease.
My itching is the precursor of the severe allergic reaction I will soon experience
something that happens before something else
As I looked up in the sky, I saw a large dark cloud, a precursor of an upcoming storm.
precursor (n.)
early 15c., precursoure, "a forerunner; that which precedes an event and indicates its approach," from Old French precurseur and directly from Latin praecursor "forerunner," agent noun from past-participle stem of praecurrere, from prae "before" (see pre-) + currere "to run" (from PIE root *kers- "to run"). Originally of John the Baptist. Related: Precursive; precursory.
also from early 15c.
Todd B. Kashdan Ph.D.
Curious?
Rethinking Flow States by Introducing 9 Antecedents
New knowledge on how to enter optimal psychological states.
Posted October 6, 2023
Reviewed by Gary Drevitch
KEY POINTS
In a certain way, my mother is my antecedent because without her I never would have been born.
In flow, one becomes absorbed in an activity, losing track of time and self, leading to optimal performance.
What antecedent caused the two nations to be at war?
The desktop computer is the antecedent of the portable computer or laptop.
Flow has nine
precursors that span psychological, environmental, and social forces.
She already gets that there’s code, symbols that stand for this or that.
She already has that precursor to language and can learn the way Pavlov’s dog learned that a bell stands for food.
(Oct 7 22)
Fully immersive experiences create lasting memories and contribute to identity development.
Flow and mindfulness are incompatible.
Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi, inventor of Flow Theory, would have been 89 on September 29, 2023.
Now, you have undoubtedly tasted the sweet nectar of flow.
It's that magical sensation when, 37 seconds into sharing an anecdote with friends, swinging a pickleball paddle, savoring a delectable meal, or simply observing
a beaver's leisurely stroll through the grass, you become one with the moment. Time? It gracefully decelerates. Your ego and selfhood? They vanish, leaving only action and awareness in harmonious convergence. The outcome? A surge of optimal performance. Don't believe me? Watch Csikszentmihalyi's mesmerizing TED Talk.
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Picture this: A quaint dinner in Opatija, Croatia, with none other than Csikszentmihalyi himself. And when asked, what's the quintessential measure of flow, his response was succinct: "I am experiencing intense joy."
There's profound wisdom in that simplicity. Flow, my friends, isn't a mere fluke. There are at least 10 precursors to entering this elusive state — whether you call it "being in the zone," attaining a "runner's high," or finding yourself "in a groove." But here's the kicker: You can't interrogate someone about these nuances while they're ensnared in flow, and scarcely afterward either.
Dissecting the 9 harbingers of flow
Three delve into internal psychology: clear goals, immediate feedback, and an ever-so-important sense of control.
Another trio explores environmental factors: the near-perfect alignment of your skills with the challenges at hand, meaningful consequences for your performance, and a fertile environment brimming with opportunities.
And finally, three more capture the social dimension: high-quality, low-maintenance communication, equal involvement from all participants, and shared objectives.
But here's the conundrum: You can't just tap someone on the shoulder and ask them these questions when they're deep in the throes of their activity. Why? Because in that sacred space of flow, their very essence melds with the task at hand. Flow and mindfulness are like oil and water; they just don't mix:
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Mindfulness is typically construed as a mental practice that requires self-discipline and a commitment to trying to maintain reflective awareness of each passing moment. In contrast, flow involves intense task concentration, a loss of self-awareness, an altered sense of time, and merging of activity and awareness.
A Different Perspective on Flow
Consider flow as moments when you don't hold back. No masks, no pretense. If you feel like grunting and sporting a "resting b-tch face," so be it. No self-handicapping. Let failure be a possibility, even if it bruises your ego. It's about letting your skills and strengths shine, whether they meet expectations or not. If flow is about shedding self-awareness and self-consciousness, let's make a conscious choice to embrace it fully.
In the words of Khalil Gibran:
Do not love half lovers
Do not entertain half friends
Do not live half a life
and do not die a half death
If you choose silence, then be silent
When you speak, do so until you are finished
Do not silence yourself to say something
And do not speak to be silent
If you accept, then express it bluntly
Do not mask it
If you refuse then be clear about it
for an ambiguous refusal is but a weak acceptance
Do not accept half a solution
Do not believe half truths
Do not dream half a dream
Do not fantasize about half hopes
Half the way will get you no where
Half an idea will bear you no results
Half a life is a life you didn't live,
A word you have not said
A smile you postponed
A love you have not had
A friendship you did not know
The half is a mere moment of inability
but you are able for you are not half a being
You are a whole that exists to live a life
not half a life.
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Provocation
This week, embark on an activity with your full arsenal. Choose immersion. Allow room for extremes — the possibility of soaring to the stars or crashing to the earth. Be captivated by your own words and those of others. Whether it's a workout, a conversation, a physical encounter, an assignment, a meal, a playful moment, or simply rest, go all in.
Why? Because full immersion births those rare, precious moments that etch themselves into your very being. They dwell in your working memory, reside in your short-term memory, and eventually find a home in your long-term memory. These moments become the bedrock of who you are and who you aspire to be. So, add another layer to your identity by refusing to engage half-heartedly.
FLOW ESSENTIAL READS
2 Ways to Harness a Hyper-Focused State of Flow
The Power of Flow and Delight
Cease fearing greatness. Unlock your hidden potential. Full immersion awaits: Embrace it, and watch as your life transforms.