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The Importance of Distributed Practice Over Mass Practice in Learning Skills

Distributed Practice

When it comes to mastering new skills, whether it’s learning a language, playing an instrument, developing athletic ability, or improving academic performance how you practice is just as important as how much you practice. One of the most well supported findings in cognitive psychology and educational research is the superiority of distributed practice over mass […]

The Power of Deliberate Practice: Unlocking Mastery Through Focused Effort

Deliberate Practice

In every field—from sports and music to business and academics success doesn’t come from talent alone. While natural ability may provide a starting point, it is deliberate practice that propels individuals toward excellence. This powerful, purposeful method of training separates those who improve steadily from those who plateau or regress. Understanding what deliberate practice is, […]

How A Martial Arts Skill Is Acquired: The Power of Frequency, Duration, and Intensity in Practice

Martial Arts Skills Practical Karate

Featuring insights from Robert Greene’s “Mastery” A martial arts skill acquisition is not the result of raw talent, nor is it something that appears overnight. It is the product of a deliberate, sustained process grounded in three essential elements: frequency, duration, and intensity of practice. In his seminal work, Mastery, author Robert Greene dissects the […]