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unleash your potential: it's not about talent, it's about practice

deliberate practice is a behavior, and like any behavior, it can be changed.

geoff colvin

hey, there!

it's thursday, and you're one step closer to becoming extraordinary. remember yesterday when you tackled that task you've been putting off? that wasn't just productivity - it was you proving that self-discipline is your superpower. now, let's amp it up.

geoff colvin reminds us that "deliberate practice is a behavior, and like any behavior, it can be changed." think about it - your actions yesterday weren't about talent, they were about choice. you chose to act, to push past comfort, to grow. that's the secret sauce of world-class performers. they're not born great; they make themselves great through consistent, deliberate practice.

so, what if you approached today with that mindset? what if every challenge became an opportunity to practice deliberately? maybe it's refining a work skill, improving a personal habit, or learning something new. whatever it is, remember: each moment of focused effort is sculpting your future self. you're not just going through the motions; you're actively shaping your potential.

so, what will you choose to practice today? how will you push your limits just a little bit further? your future self is counting on today's choices. let's make them count!

daily exercise

choose one skill you want to improve. set a timer for 5 minutes and practice it with intense focus. no distractions, just pure, deliberate effort. when the timer goes off, reflect on what you learned. this is how greatness is built - one focused session at a time.

brick by brick,
🧱 blake & luke 🧱