Introduction
“I’ve been looking through old posts this week and finding excellent stuff I hadn’t noticed before.”
“They’re all worth a second watch. I think you pull something different from them every time.”
The best resources aren’t consumed once. They’re revisited repeatedly.
Why First Viewings Are Limited
Overwhelm
First encounters with new material are overwhelming. You’re processing so much that details slip through.
Missing Context
You don’t yet know what matters. Important points seem equal to unimportant ones.
Focus On Content, Not Application
First viewings often focus on “what is this saying?” rather than “how do I use this?”
Distraction
Novelty creates distraction. You’re reacting to everything instead of absorbing selectively.
What Changes on Revisit
Pattern Recognition
You’ve processed the overall shape. Now you notice specific patterns you missed.
Application Focus
You know what it’s about. Now you can think about implementation.
Different Needs
Your coaching has evolved since the first viewing. Different content is now relevant.
“Going to do a 2nd and 3rd run for note-taking purposes.”
Second and third engagements serve different purposes than the first.
Deeper Questions
First viewing: “What does this mean?” Second viewing: “How does this work in my context?” Third viewing: “What nuances am I still missing?”
Practical Approaches
Scheduled Revisits
Block time specifically for reviewing old content. Not just consuming new.
Changed Focus
Each revisit should have a specific focus:
- First: Overall understanding
- Second: Practical application
- Third: Details and nuances
- Later: Refresher and reinforcement
Note Comparison
Compare notes from different viewings. What do you notice now that you didn’t before?
Discussion
“I always learn something from your posts.”
Discussing content with others reveals new angles you missed alone.
What to Revisit
High-Impact Content
The masterclasses, books, and resources that made a difference - revisit these regularly.
Foundational Material
Content that covers basics often contains advanced insights that only become visible with experience.
Seasonal Relevance
Certain content is more relevant at certain times. Revisit pre-season content in pre-season.
Challenge-Specific Resources
When facing a specific challenge, revisit resources that addressed similar challenges previously.
Creating a Revisit System
Curate Your Best Content
Keep a list of resources worth revisiting:
- Books that changed your thinking
- Videos that taught something important
- Posts that solved problems
- Courses that developed skills
Schedule Regular Review
Monthly or quarterly, choose something to revisit.
Rotate Through Formats
Sometimes revisit books. Sometimes revisit videos. Sometimes revisit conversations.
The Hidden Treasure
“It really is a wonderful treasure-trove of information.”
Most coaches have access to more quality content than they’ve actually absorbed.
Before seeking new resources, consider mining the ones you already have access to.
Conclusion
“Finding excellent stuff I hadn’t noticed before.”
That statement describes the value hiding in resources you’ve already engaged with.
Stop only consuming new. Start revisiting what worked.
The next development insight might be waiting in something you’ve already read.