“To Do or Not to Do — That Is the Question”
Okay, Shakespeare didn’t quite say it that… but you get my drift.
You can read a thousand books on any subject, but unless you do something with that knowledge, it stays theoretical. Turning knowledge into skill requires one simple but powerful thing: action. And a huge part of that action?
Repetition!
Ask any musician. Practice can be boring, but it’s also essential for progress. And even if you’re not a musician, the same applies to mastering anything.
Study, training, practice can all feel repetitive, especially if you’re not that way inclined. My wife who is very intelligent, just can’t study. I on the other hand don’t have a problem with this.
It’s also what helped me achieve a Distinction pass in my Music Performance Licentiate exam, play in an award-winning band, be top goal scorer in a championship league side after only 3 years as a youth footballer.
As such, here are five suggestions to make repetitive practice more effective (and less overwhelming):
- Honesty: Be real about your time. Only take on what your schedule truly allows.
- Management: Build a progressive practice plan. Write down your goals, prioritise them and focus on one or two at a time.
- Strategy: Tackle the quick wins first, or the hardest ones if that suits you better. The key is to complete each with confidence.
- Awareness: Don’t grind yourself into tension. Over-practising under stress just programs bad habits. Stay relaxed and mindful.
- Rest: Start fresh. Take regular breaks. Revitalisation fuels consistency.
Progress isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing consistently and intentionally.
If you or your team are looking to build better habits, strengthen performance, or get more out of your practice: visit vorosperformance.co.uk to learn how to turn repetition into real results.
Adapted from the upcoming book ‘Rocking Your Performance’ (formerly Creating Performance Excellence) by Georg Voros
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Georg Voros is a Performance Consultant with 45+ years of top-level experience and author of two books on performance. He delivers high-impact workshops on productivity and flow, and offers tailored mentoring packages to support personal growth and achievement. Learn more at www.vorosperformance.co.uk
