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In times of change, we need to remind ourselves and others… of certain basic truths: Our brains and our abilities are like muscles. They can be strengthened with practice.
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…giving is an acquired skill that few of us have mastered. These components are tied together and require a great deal of practice to achieve.
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…the basic steps of self-control: setting clear and attainable goals, giving instantaneous feedback, and offering enough encouragement for people to keep practicing and improving.
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Hours and hours of practice are necessary for great performance, but not sufficient.
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Smart practice always includes a feedback loop that lets you recognize errors and correct them…
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Optimal practice maintains optimal concentration.
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Whether we’re trying to hone a skill… the core elements of smart practice are the same; ideally a potent combination of joy, smart tactics, and full focus.
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…atomic habits – a regular practice or routine that is not only small and easy to do, but also the source of incredible power; a component of the system of compound growth.
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This is the feedback loop behind all human behavior: try, fail, learn, try differently. With practice, the useless movements fade away and the useful actions get reinforced. That’s a habit forming.
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With enough practice, you can pick up on the cues that predict certain outcomes without consciously thinking about it.
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