practice
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What To Teach Kids Instead Of ‘Practice Makes Perfect’
“Practice makes perfect” was never a very good saying. Let me tell you — I practiced playing the clarinet a lot as a kid, and then even more as a teenager, and I never got anywhere near perfect. The sentiment, though, that we only get better at a thing by practicing that thing is still…
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To Get Good At Something, Practise Less, But More Frequently
All musicians have a different approach to becoming their very best, but whatever your practice, it will inevitably include some version of running scales. There is a great deal of tedium in being good enough to keep up when inspiration strikes. Unfortunately, this has translated to many a miserable afternoon for pressured kids at the…
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How To Speak In Public Like A Pro, Even If It’s Your First Time
If you tremble when you think of giving a speech, you’re not alone. It’s normal. Just thinking about it makes me shudder inside — and I’ve spent 18 years giving talks. Here’s what I’ve learned over the years to bust my fear of public speaking.