Book description
Rules for developing talent with disciplined, deliberate, intelligent practice
We live in a competition loving culture. We love the performance, the big win, the ticking seconds of the clock as the game comes down to the wire. We watch games and cheer, sometimes to the point of obsession, but if…
Why read it?
1 author picked Practice Perfect as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
No one’s voice is fully formed from the beginning. It takes work to refine it, and that’s where this book is invaluable.
Even though I had practiced piano for more than 20 years when I read Practice Perfect, I still found helpful insights for improving. My favorite rule is number 31: normalize error. “Failure is normal and not the indicator of a lack of skill.”
This is an excellent book for anyone who wants to get better at anything. That probably includes you.
From Barron's list on finding your voice.
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