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May the world be kind to you, and may your own thoughts be gentle upon yourself. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Practice makes perfect - sometimes


"Practice makes perfect" is one of the top-ten most common English language expressions. But is it true? In order to achieve the desired result, perfection requires more than just repetition. Repetition of a bad habit (like smoking) can ensure unmatched mastery of that habit, but that's probably not the desired result.

Practice does not make perfect,
perfect practice makes perfect.
- Vince Lombardi


Practice alone is not enough, and may be counterproductive. To achieve your desired result:

1. Be clear of your objective.

2. Visualize your end result as having already been accomplished. Let the image of your success play on the giant screen in full color with surround sound - so real you can smell and taste it.

3. Establish a set of daily practices that will lead to the result you want.

4. Finally, with the first three pillars in place, practice, practice, every day practice.

Do or do not, there is no try.
- Yoda (Star Wars movie)

Further reading: C. S. Lewis: You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.

2 comments:

  1. An absolute motivator. Gets you going. Jump starts you. This is food for the soul and that's what the world needs. JLH, a millions thanks and appreciation for the great souce of inspiration that you are. May you and your team be blessed always, for the excellent motivator, that you are.

    CHRISTIE

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  2. What a brilliant message of motivation! Thank you guy.

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