Practice And Focus

Practice focuses your energy on the process.

It is not the things we learn nor our dreams and aspirations that determine our results, but rather those habits that we practice each day. Focus your energy on the process, not the product.

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Stop Thinking and Start Doing: The Power of Practicing More

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