Immediately after trying a new concept, it is wise to step back and think for a moment. In order to trigger focused progress, ask yourself:
The productive flow of the learning process begins with understanding an idea, then attempting it physically, and finally, assessing the quality of its success. The next step is to go back and apply the knowledge gained from the assessment and to try the steps again, this time with your newly enhanced knowledge. A constructive assessment plan is recommended. Create a way to test yourself, and always challenge yourself to improve.
With a personal self-test system at the ready, constructive feedback comes to life! Keeping this self-test system entertaining, will encourage you to use it, and use it well. You can give yourself a letter grade from A-F, or a number score from 1-10.
Be fair and honest and keep a good sense of humor. You can even assign yourself medals in a self-test practice Olympics. Focused practice brings success!
Go for the GOLD!
The most accomplished professional players will agree there always is room for improvement: for polishing of skills and for increasing reliability, ease, and performance comfort.
“Did what I imagined and understood work as well as I thought it would?”
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