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Q&A Sample Metaphor for Cycling

Imagine the situation: You pedal uphill, your muscles are aching, your face is a grimace of pain. There is resistance (called gravity) which does not want that you reach the top of the hill. Where...

posted 14y ago by John Smithers‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T01:21:29Z (about 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar John Smithers‭ · 2019-12-08T01:21:29Z (about 5 years ago)
Imagine the situation: You pedal uphill, your muscles are aching, your face is a grimace of pain. There is resistance (called gravity) which does not want that you reach the top of the hill.

Where do you feel resistance in other situations? Where else is a force you have to overbear, to conquer? Use that as metaphor.

Now going downhill: It's easy riding downhill. You feel free. Gravity is on your side (The force is with you). When do you feel like that? Parachuting? Find out and pick your metaphor.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2011-03-15T12:14:54Z (almost 14 years ago)
Original score: 2