(Deliberate) Practice Makes Perfect
Abraham Lincoln wrote, 'Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax." World-class public performance is underlain by intense and sustained private effort. How do we acquire and refine skill in any domain? We do so by harnessing the power of incremental theory, grit, and deliberate practice, three constructs innovated by psychologists in the last 15 years. In this illuminating and empowering presentation, Dr. Núñez unveils the secret cost of enduring success and challenges audiences to believe that they can attain increased productivity, results, and mastery. From familiarity to fluency, virtually anyone can reach greater heights in their endeavors if they are willing to pay the price.