Cultivate deep practice from "summary" of The Little Book of Talent by Daniel Coyle
To get good at something, you need to practice. But not just any practice will do. You need to practice in a way that helps you improve quickly and efficiently. This kind of practice is called deep practice. Deep practice is all about pushing yourself to the edge of your abilities and then pushing a little further. When you're practicing deeply, you're constantly reaching for something just beyond your current skill level. This creates a state of discomfort, which is actually a good thing. It means you're pushing yourself to grow and improve. Deep practice is not about mindlessly going through the motions. It's about actively engaging with your practice and seeking out mistakes and areas for improvement. When you make a mistake during deep practice, don't just brush it off and move on. Instead, take the time to analyze what went wrong and figure out how you can do better next time. By paying attention to your mistakes ...
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