Effortless Is A Myth.

Vampyre
Mr. Plan ₿ Publication
2 min readJun 15, 2024
Photo by Christian Ojala on Unsplash

Witnessing a master at their kink is mesmerizing. They execute complex techniques with ease, intuitively meet their partner’s needs, and ooze confidence. Straight up: they personify control. As a spectator, it’s both inspiring and exhausting to watch, while the master glides through their scenes with effortless grace.

However, this illusion of effortlessness is just that – an illusion. The path to mastery in any discipline, including BDSM, is paved with countless hours of dedication, practice, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. The 10,000-hour rule, introduced by K. Anders Ericsson (and popularized by Malcolm Gladwell), suggests that true expertise in any field requires at least 10,000 hours of deliberate practice. That holds true in the realm of kink.

Identifying as a master of the single tail isn’t the path to achieving mastery. Mastery is an arduous journey. Every skill demonstrated by a master has been honed through years of trial and error, learning from mistakes, and continuously expanding their comfort zone.

Staying in the mastery zone requires constant practice and learning. A true master is never complacent; they understand that mastery is a continuous process. They seek out new experiences, engage in ongoing education, and consistently refine their skills.

That dedication to continuous improvement is what separates the truly exceptional from the merely competent. It is what allows a master to operate with fluidity and assurance, making the complex seem simple. It is what allows them to make things appear effortless. It is why their submissive always seems to float away on velvet wings.

In the end, the allure of effortless mastery is a powerful motivator, but we must be honest: the belief that it is effortless for a master is a myth. Remember: everything worth achieving takes work. Embrace the journey, honor the process, and let the 10,000 hours guide you toward your own version of kink mastery. Let’s be real, spending all those hours beating on a subbie’s ass isn’t the worst way to learn – think of it as oddly satisfying stress relief with a side of skill-building!

Happy power exchanging!

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Vampyre
Mr. Plan ₿ Publication

I stumbled upon the kink community back in the 90s, and boy, it's been quite the wild ride!