Practicing Things You Find Difficult
Practice in itself is great, but if you’re practicing things you know well, you’re doing it wrong.
In order to excel at any skill, you need to push yourself out of your comfort zone and practice things you aren't good at.
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6. Spend More Time Practicing Things You Find Difficult
To excel in any skill you need to push yourself out of your comfort zone. This is known as deliberate practice.
Try taking time out of your day to practice the things that do not come naturally to you, and you will see how quickly you grow.
What Practicing the Sandbox Method Means
- Honestly assessing your limits to figure out where you need to improve.
- Setting a goal just beyond your current ability to motivate yourself to stretch beyond your comfort zone.
- Practicing with intense focus.
However, if you’re looking to build trust in yourself, it can be helpful to do more of the things that you’re good at and less of the things that you aren’t great at. If you’re not sure what you’re good at, ask those people closest to you. Spend more time doing those things and building your trus...
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