Field Notes
Field notes are essay-length explorations that pick up threads from Movers Mindset podcast conversations—ideas that deserve more attention, questions that linger, insights worth developing. Each piece stands alone as a thoughtful reflection on movement, philosophy, and human excellence.
When silliness is the point
Nina Ballantyne’s three words—perseverance, empowerment, and silliness—don’t fit neatly together. Surprisingly, silliness is the through-line. As a proper nerd at school focused on good marks, her shift to parkour meant encountering something she wasn’t immediately good at, discovering unexpected freedom. This isn’t about lowering standards or celebrating mediocrity. It’s about what becomes possible when movement… more →