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What is deliberate practice, and how can you use it to get better at something? What can this style of practicing do for your performance? Deliberate practice is a method of identifying your weaknesses and specifically targeting them, instead of generally practicing an entire set of skills. This process focuses your energy on where you need improvement the most. Continue reading to learn how deliberate practice works.
Do you know how to avoid regret? What is the best way to break bad habits that cause it? To avoid regret, recognize and fix bad habits before they grow and develop further. Bad habits lead to the worst regret because they’re decisions that we make repeatedly over time. Keep reading to see why forming good habits is so important.
Does it take 10,000 hours to become an expert? What does research say about how much practice you need? The idea that you need 10,000 hours to become an expert is backed by the research of psychologist Anders Ericsson and is famously cited in Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers. While there’s some debate around this exact figure, most agree that a lot of practice makes the difference between experts and non-experts. Read on for a look at all sides of the 10,000-hour debate.
Why do you always make bad decisions? And how do you stop lying to yourself about your choices? We all make bad decisions sometimes, and often it’s because we’re telling ourselves lies instead of basing our choices on reality. When we lie to ourselves, it’s easier to make unwise decisions. Here’s how to take control of your life and make better decisions.
What is direct practice, and what separates it from indirect practice? Which is better? Direct practice is unique in that it involves engineering a situation in which you can practice skills, as opposed to practicing indirectly during normal activities. Both are effective, but there are certain situations in which direct is better. Take a look at this explanation of when to use direct practice and what it looks like.
How do you make better decisions in life? Is there a way to make wiser choices? To learn how to make better decisions, you need to question the biases that are influencing your decisions. There are four concrete strategies that you can use to develop better decision-making skills. Learn what these four steps are and how you can make wiser choices.
Can you learn how to set goals for yourself better? What does it look like to set achievable goals? To set goals for yourself, try to be as specific as possible in what you hope to achieve. And, make sure that you take into account your strengths and resources accurately. Learn what it takes to set goals within reach.
Do you worry too much about what other people think of you? Why is it important to have a routine in your life? In the Aware & Aggravated podcast, host Leo Skepi offers an enlightening discourse about personal limits. Skepi advocates for showing off your unfiltered self to showcase individuality and novelty. Learn how to accept yourself for who you are and stop giving in to societal expectations.
How do you tell the difference between good and bad decisions ahead of time? Is there a way to avoid regret? Good and bad decisions differ in whether or not they bring you closer to your goals and align with your values. To make better decisions, try to think through your choices purposefully. Keep reading to see what makes some decisions better than others.
What’s a good process for analyzing performance problems? What’s the best way to gather feedback? Analyzing performance problems requires feedback from yourself and from others. Sometimes it helps to set a specific time interval to check up on your progress. Here’s a tried and true method for thinking through and figuring out how to improve your performance.