The Power of Deliberate Practice

I find this type of stuff very interesting.


The Art of Manliness Blog:

In the book Talent Is Overated, Fortune Magazine editor, Geoff Colvin  highlights recent studies that show that greatness can be developed by any man, in any field, through the process of deliberate practice. How does one practice deliberately? Colvin proposes five elements that allow a man to practice deliberately and thus achieve greatness.

1. Deliberate practice is an activity designed specifically to improve performance, often with a teacher’s help.

2. The practice activity can be regularly repeated.

3. The practice activity provides feedback on a continual basis. 

4. Deliberate practice is highly demanding mentally, whether it’s purely physical or mental.

5. Deliberate practice isn’t much fun.

Get to work!  Over time you'd be amazed what you can accomplish.