Practice Perfect

SUMMARY OF RULES

1. Encode Success

Practice getting it right. Take the time to check for understanding and work for mastery before adding complexity. Remember, failure builds character better than it builds skills.

2. Practice the 20

Be great at the things that matter most. Spend 80% of your time practicing the 20% of skills that are most important.

3. Let the Mind Follow the Body

Get skills going on autopilot. Build up automated skills to master more complex situations.

4. Unlock Creativity . . . with Repetition

You can’t do higher level work if you are wasting brain power on the basics. Drill the fundamentals to free your mind to be creative when it matters most.

5. Replace Your Purpose (with an Objective)

Purpose is not enough. Focus practice ...