Forums >General Running>"How to Stop Being Allergic to Practice"
Read this: "How to Stop Being Allergic to Practice"
A coach friend of mine posted it on Facebook and I thought some of y'all might enjoy.
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Feeling the growl again
Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
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Check out the book by Malcom Gladwell. "Outliers"
Not only does he account for the "10,000 hour rule" (practice makes perfect) He also explains how an individuals potential can be shaped by society.
This book, The Talent Code looks interesting too.
Will Crew for Beer
That's pretty cool. Both of my daughters are into music and my wife does this to some extent with them, but not with the exact purpose of tracking progress. That could be a useful element to add.
The log here on RA serves that purpose for me. I can go back a year and see clearly that I've made progress. It can be a powerful motivator when you sometimes feel like you're not making any gains.
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Spaniel Check out the book by Malcom Gladwell. "Outliers" Not only does he account for the "10,000 hour rule" (practice makes perfect) He also explains how an individuals potential can be shaped by society. This book, The Talent Code looks interesting too.
Thanks. If it's on kindle I needed to replenish my reading material...heh, I think I only read on planes anymore. Pathetic, I used to eat libraries for breakfast.
Proboscis Colossus
Right there with ya, man. Except replace "planes" with "toilets."
"God guides us on our journey, but careful with those feet." - David Lee Roth, of all people
not bad for mile 25
Same difference.
Thanks for posting!!! I'm a piano teacher, so this might just be the motivation my students need!!
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