Practice Makes Perfect

Practice Makes Perfect: Getting It Right the First Time



Whenever someone begins a statement with "They Say," immediately Curiosity wants to know who the "They" is. The "They" in this context is the Voice of Experience. Experience says, "Practice makes perfect." That being said, another question emerges: "What happens if what you are practicing is incorrect? The answer? If you learn it incorrectly, the probability that you will perform a task or train someone else incorrectly is increased.



Learning something incorrectly can and does occur in all walks of life. We see it every day between parents and their children. Because Mom and Dad did not get proper information from their mom or dad, what they passed on to their children who are now parents still might be lacking in some way. For some, it might not be that critical and can be as simple as learning how to sing—incorrectly. It could be learning how to play the drums—incorrectly. It could be learning how to play piano—incorrectly.

Because teaching can occur through various methodologies, it can be a challenge to find those who will commit to the legacy of a successful process and will not change for the sake of change alone. Sometimes the instructor will hit a home run in delivery of instruction, and sometimes they might get put out at second base. To help ensure your learning experience is a successful one, there are a few simple techniques you can employ.



1. Document what you are learning step by step. If viable shortcuts can be made, you should properly validate the shortcut through repeated testing depending on the complexity of what you are learning.



2. Allow your 5 senses to participate in the learning experience.

a. Seek to see what might not readily meet the eye.

b. Listen for what is not said to anchor what is said.

c. Allow your ears to hear the sounds of your surroundings as you learn.

d. See and mentally landmark the experience during the entire process.

e. Rehearse out aloud what you have learned.

f. Touch and examine the physical components that are in use during the learning exchange.



3. Immerse yourself in the learning moment, and defer making immediate judgment.



4. Do not allow negative fear to paralyze and silence you.



5. Ask questions.



6. Translate concepts into phrases that make sense to you.



7. Re-teach yourself the concepts and principles in your own language.



8. When and if possible, transmit this knowledge to someone else.

Note that effective learning (whether it’s learning how to run a business, sing, or play the piano or drums) requires more than the teacher’s great lesson plan. It requires an investment of your time, active participation, and commitment. Rushing through the process now is a guarantee that you will pay a price to truly learn and get it right later.







Jackie Golden’s expertise is motivating others to remain loyal to becoming who they were destined to be. She is fully persuaded that if you take Step 1, the subsequent steps will reveal themselves to you. If you do not want to meet your goal, never take Step 1—it will work every time. She enjoys allowing others to closely observe her journeys through life as she herself finally adjusted her schedule to accommodate pursuit of her own passions. To learn more about her endeavors and participate in her latest journey, please, visit http://www.playpiano-now.com.



Jackie’s new-found goal for life is to strike a balance between ministry, daily living, and business success. She takes great pride in helping people and connecting them to resources to help them reach their goals.