If I was to start CrossFit over again I would have a different focus.
When I started training in CrossFit in 2012 I walked into CrossFit Preferred and I was thrown into class. We do it way different now with an introductory class and 4 foundations classes.
I was taught to hit every workout as hard as I could. I am now convinced that is not the answer. If I could send my younger self a note these are the 7 areas I would tell myself to focus on:
#1 Start With Foundations and Learn the Basics
#2 Focus on You, Your Form and Not the Weight
#3 Come Early, Stay Late or Go To Open Gym
#4 Know Your Numbers/Weights
#5 Practice Intensity
#6 Focus on Flexibility/Mobility!
#7 Have Fun!