This one was supposed to be easy. After one practice I realized it was going to be harder than expected. After 100 practices I was starting to question the power of a growth mindset. I didn’t create this record but the person who did had never successfully challenged it.
The record was for “Longest Duration Juggling on the Backs of the Hands”. The minimum mark set by Guinness was 5 minutes. The crux was Guinness doesn’t allow the fingers to be used. Most jugglers juggle on the backs of their fingers. I had to juggle on the back of my palms. The balls kept rolling off. Even the soft hacky-sack-like balls. It took me over a year of practice. In fact, it was over 12 months in that I first passed the 5-minute mark even in a practice run. Only in the 8 days leading up to the attempt could I reliable break the record.
When I juggle for so long the shoulders ache, the tendons in my wrists lock up, and my arms burn. In a rare occurrence for me, I set my personal record while breaking this Guinness World Record at 7 minutes 35.78 seconds.
Thanks to the team for the support and verifying all the rules were followed!
