Not all practice is equal — focused practice at the edge of capability builds skill.
Anders Ericsson's research showed that expertise is not a function of total hours but of hours spent at the edge of current ability, with immediate feedback, and with focused attention. Mindless repetition builds habits; deliberate practice builds mastery.
Identify the specific sub-skill within your domain where you're weakest. Design one hour of practice focused entirely on that weakness.
In the skill most important to your goals, are you practising at the edge of your current capability — or in a comfortable zone?
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