{"id":6946,"date":"2018-07-15T09:10:28","date_gmt":"2018-07-15T09:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emergeperformance.net\/?p=6946"},"modified":"2023-08-06T12:28:52","modified_gmt":"2023-08-06T12:28:52","slug":"achieving-mastery-starts-with-smarter-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emergeperformance.net\/zh\/2018\/07\/15\/achieving-mastery-starts-with-smarter-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Achieving Mastery Starts with Smarter Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThey say practice makes perfect, but aiming for perfection is generally unrealistic. A better idea? Aim for mastery. <\/span>\n

We previously wrote about what mastery is<\/a> and why it\u2019s important, so now let\u2019s dig into how to achieve it. Those at the top of their game rarely get there by accident. Instead, they put in\nthe effort, hours and \u2013 most importantly \u2013 thought to hone their skills and become a master.<\/p>\n

If you are striving for mastery, you won\u2019t reach it by simply repeating the same actions over and over. Instead, you need to adopt a smarter approach to\nhow you practice.<\/p>\n

Turning practice into results<\/strong><\/p>\n

When elite athletes train, they don\u2019t simply lace up their shoes and start running around the football pitch or shooting baskets on the basketball court.\nThey have a clear strategy for what and how they need to practice to achieve their goals.<\/p>\n

To become a master in your field, you need a similarly thoughtful approach. In an article about mastery<\/a> published on Inc.com, author Ken Sterling lays out six steps that can help you practice smarter:<\/p>\n\n

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  1. \u201cEstablish well-defined and specific goals\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 There\u2019s little point in practicing if you don\u2019t know why you\u2019re doing it. Ken notes\nthat the goals you set should be specific and represent progress beyond your current level. Aiming simply for improvement is too vague and won\u2019t\nenable you to focus your efforts in a productive manner.<\/li>\n \t
  2. \u201cBreak your task down into parts and make a practice plan\u201d <\/strong>\u2013 Whatever skill you\u2019re trying to develop, it\u2019s likely made up of several\ncomponents that you can tackle and refine separately. For example, if you\u2019re trying to improve your freestyle swimming, you can work separately\non your breathing, kicking, stroke, etc. Ken recommends giving structure to your practice by being specific about what, when and how you\u2019re going\nto practice each component.<\/li>\n \t
  3. \u201cGive each part your full attention\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 A half-hearted or distracted effort will get you nowhere. Ken\u2019s advice: go slow and don\u2019t multitask.\nIf you dedicate yourself fully to each component, you\u2019ll be able to improve in each area before bringing all the moving parts together.<\/li>\n \t
  4. \u201cGet feedback from a master\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 Self-learning through trial and error is possible, but it\u2019s far from efficient. If you\u2019re serious about\nmastery, seek out an experienced mentor<\/a> to guide your progress. As Ken explains, getting input from an expert will ensure you\u2019re practicing the right skills and not just reinforcing bad\nhabits.<\/li>\n \t
  5. \u201cStray out of your comfort zone\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 Improvement comes through pushing your limits<\/a>, not repeating the actions you already know. Mastery is about continuous improvement and building your\nabilities, one layer at a time. However, Ken cautions against pushing ahead too quickly: going too far beyond your comfort zone can lead to\ninjury or discouragement.<\/li>\n \t
  6. \u201cMaintain your motivation\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 Striving for mastery is a long-term endeavour, so setting yourself up for success means ensuring\nyou\u2019ll be able to stick with it. Ken highlights the need for having \u201cthe emotional, logical, and logistical reasons to continue\u201d. Part of this\nrequires looking within (what are the sources of inspiration and emotional drivers that will ensure you keep practicing?) and part of it involves\nremoving external barriers (how can you optimize the logistics of how, where and when you practice to minimize the chances that you\u2019ll throw\nin the towel?).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Becoming a master<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Practice can make you better at what you do, but it takes a smarter approach to practice to set yourself on the road to mastery. Whether you\u2019re trying\nto give yourself a career boost<\/a> or rise\nto an elite level in an area of personal development, you stand a much greater chance of mastering key skills if you apply a thoughtful strategy to\nhow you practice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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