Everything is practice. Practice is everything. “Practice is the repetition of an action with the goal of improvement.”
Biologically speaking, practice strengthens the neural tissue, specifically the fatty substance myelin which enhances the runway for brains to communicate effectively with the muscles.
The 10,000-hour rule of deliberate practice doesn’t necessarily guarantee improvement. The training needs to be effective. Below are four tips for ensuring that quality meets quantity.
Tips on how to practice effectively
1 — Focus on the task at hand. Minimize distractions like TV and social media. Put your smartphone on airplane mode or throw your phone into the ocean.
2 — Start out slowly and then increase the speed of repetition. Raising the pace builds up the likeliness of performing the task correctly.
3 — Practice frequently with allotted breaks. Professionals practice 50 – 60 hours per week.
4 — Practice in your brain by reinforcing the skill with your imagination.
