Deliberate Practice Made Simple
Have you ever progressed more slowly than you’d prefer? You might feel that you’re putting in more time and effort than the next person, but you can’t seem to get ahead.
Science suggests that the road to becoming an expert is found through deliberate practice.
Scientists believe that this is all that’s required to become an expert in any field.
The way in which you practice can have a much bigger impact on your results than how much you practice. Natural talent isn’t considered important within this learning model.
Use Deliberate Practice To Master Any Skill:
1. Deliberate practice must be deliberate. Deliberate practice starts with a plan and has a goal. You might choose to focus on driving to the basketball goal with your left hand or work on your minor chord changes on the guitar. Randomly shooting baskets or strumming the guitar while watching commercials isn’t deliberate.
• Divide your goal into sub-skills. Consider what you want to achieve and then determine the skills necessary to reach that goal.
2. Track your practice. Avoid relying on your memory to track your practice. Use a notebook, spreadsheet, or other means to record your results. Then review your practice session and make your plan for your next session. Spend a few minutes on this.
• The better your plan, the faster you’ll progress. Avoid the trap of working mindlessly. Have a plan and continue to strengthen that plan.
3. Find a way to measure your skill. If you’re mastering an instrument, record yourself and listen. If you’re practicing your 3-point shot, determine your percentage of success.
4. Be smart. Deliberate practice, even in small doses, can be much more effective than endless mindless practice. Avoid believing that you must practice 8+ hours per day to see significant results.
• Focus on practicing as intelligently as possible.
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