Training the Wrong Way: Why Most People Work Hard and Still Don’t Improve
Hard work isn't enough—and in many cases, it's wasted effort. In this blog, Brannon Snead breaks down the harsh truth about training: most people do it wrong. Whether it's in sports, law enforcement, or business, structured development is rare—but necessary. Brannon introduces the concept of micro-training, explains why long sessions lose people, and why short, focused reps build elite performance. This is a message for coaches, athletes, and leaders who want real results. Because if you’re not training with intention, you’re just reinforcing failure.
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Training the Wrong Way: Why Most People Work Hard and Still Don’t Improve
Most People Don’t Need More Motivation—They Need More Structure
Brannon Snead has seen it across every arena—from athletes to business teams: people confuse effort with effectiveness.
“You can train the wrong way. And you don’t get anywhere.”
This truth hits hard. Just because someone is putting in the hours doesn’t mean they’re making progress. And in many cases, they’re actually training themselves into failure.
That’s why structure matters more than hype.
Have you ever realized you were training the wrong way? Drop your story in the comments on the full video.
Micro-Training: The Secret to Long-Term Growth
Forget the marathon lectures and never-ending meetings. Brannon calls out the biggest mistake most people make: trying to teach everything at once.
“I call it micro-training. Slow burst conversations. If you train just 18 minutes a day, you’re ahead of 90% of your field.”
Why it works:
It respects attention span
It builds muscle memory and retention
It keeps development ongoing—not episodic
It mimics how elite athletes actually improve: short, focused reps, over time
If you're a coach, manager, or parent—this is how you actually reach people.
Why Accountability Without Process Fails
Brannon doesn’t just train people. He holds them accountable. But even that fails without a framework. He’s seen business owners roll out training once—and never revisit it. He’s watched leaders lecture without strategy. That’s not coaching. That’s noise.
“Training is ongoing. It never stops.”
You want results?
Build in repetition
Keep it measurable
Correct it with precision
Make it part of your system—not a random event
This is how you create proficiency, not just activity.
How Sore to Soaring Builds Systems That Win
At Sore to Soaring, we don’t just develop athletes—we develop systems:
Micro-training models for athletes and coaches
Structured daily development plans
Skill-building systems that transfer across sports, leadership, and life
We train with the end in mind: better habits, higher performance, real confidence.
You don’t rise to the occasion.
You rise to your training.
🌍 Build the right habits → https://www.soretosoaring.org
Disclaimer:
The content shared is for informational purposes only. This is not a judgment of any person or program mentioned. All names and events are discussed from personal memory and are not meant to accuse or endorse. The goal is to share insight from lived experience.
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