Coordination Quote by John Flanagan
““Will saw the first Senshi officer release and instantly knew where the arrow was aimed. 'They've spotted Shigeru!' He was about to turn and shove Shigeru to the ground, but as he did so, his eye caught a flicker of movement and he spun back. When asked later about what he did next, he could never explain how he managed it. Nor could he ever repeat the feat. He acted totally from instinct, an unbelievable piece of coordination between hand and eye. The Senshi arrow flashed downward, heading directly for Shigeru. Will flicked his bow at it, caught it and deflected it from its course. The arrowhead screeched on the hard, rocky ground and the arrow skittered away. Even Halt took a second to be impressed. 'My god!' he said. 'How did you do that?””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan, 2004
A split‑second instinctive reaction can achieve extraordinary feats beyond ordinary skill.
In simple terms: Instinct can produce remarkable results.
Key Takeaway
Trust and sharpen your instincts.
Themes
instinct
skill
heroism
Mood
exciting
tense
admiring
Type
narrative
inspirational
action
When to use this quote
- combat
- sports
- emergency response
- performing arts
Key Concepts
coordination
focus
reaction time
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you relied on instinct?
- How can you train instinctual responses?
A Different Perspective
Instinct alone may fail without practice or awareness.
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