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The 4 key elements of highly effective learning
November 12, 2018In the last post, I wrote of how Yul Brynner’s attitude toward daily rehearsal caused me to reflect on...
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Of Foxes and Snakes: My theater story
November 1, 2018The last post closed with the thought that hearing actor Yul Brynner’s attitude toward rehearsal provoked a reprocessing of...
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Why we improve more from practicing than from performing
October 26, 2018The tales from the life of Yul Brynner that I referenced last time feature some ingredients that resonate with...
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The value of rigorous yet mindful practice
October 12, 2018The tale of actor Yul Brynner, which I began telling last time, really does warrant some further development. Much...
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The essential difference between practice and performance
October 5, 2018On a recent business trip to New York, I took some time to check in with a former client...
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Why mastering the tiny details matters
September 21, 2018Judging by the messages I have received during the past few weeks, a fair number of readers are noticing...
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A tale of socks and shoes
July 19, 2018When I wrote last time about sports coaches who focus relentlessly on the fundamentals of their craft, it reminded...
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Moving forward by going back to basics
July 14, 2018When I graduated from college at age 22, I took a job teaching in a private secondary school. Among...
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Flash or fire: what is your game built on?
July 2, 2018The preceding post, in which I wrote of Michael Jordan’s work ethic and constant will to prepare and improve,...
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The will to prepare is more crucial than the will to win
June 1, 2018Many years ago, when I was a high school basketball coach, I taught at a summer camp where legendary...