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LESSONS FROM WILDLIFE
Why Writers Should Be Like Kangaroos
Keep Moving Forward!
Introduction
Did you know kangaroos can’t walk backward? It’s true! These unique animals from Australia are made to keep hopping forward, no matter what. At first, that might sound like a problem, but there’s a lesson there about staying strong and making progress.
As writers, we can get stuck in our heads. Self-doubt, harsh feedback, or just not knowing what to write can hold us back. But what if we thought like kangaroos? What if we stopped looking back and just focused on moving ahead? Let’s look into how kangaroos can teach us a thing or two about writing.
For more inspiration, check out this video that dives deeper into how kangaroos inspire creative thinking and forward momentum.
Kangaroo Power in Motion
Kangaroos are built to jump. Their strong back legs are like springs, pushing them forward. Their powerful hind legs act like natural springs, propelling them forward with incredible efficiency. According to a study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology (Biewener & Baudinette, 1995), the elastic tendons in a kangaroo’s legs store energy during each landing, which they then use to launch into their next jump. This…
