Success Is A Choice Ch 7
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What is the primary benefit of consistent practice according to successful individuals?

  • It enhances creativity in play.
  • It allows for instinctive performance.
  • It sharpens talent and skills. (correct)
  • It eliminates the need for talent.

According to Tom Mullins, what two areas did national champion coaches highlight as key to success?

  • Talent and competition.
  • Leadership and strategy.
  • Preparation and practice. (correct)
  • Team morale and individual skills.

What does practice enable individuals to do?

  • Avoid competition.
  • Refine skills and acquire new ones. (correct)
  • Depend solely on their talent.
  • Work harder than others.

What was Ed Macauley's message to Bill Bradley regarding practice?

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How do successful individuals view practice?

<p>As a necessary and valued discipline. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Joe Theismann attribute the difference between his two Super Bowl rings to?

<p>His commitment to excellence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Jon Johnston differentiate between success and excellence?

<p>Success compares us to others; excellence measures us against our own potential. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key question to evaluate someone's potential according to the content?

<p>Can they? And Will they? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to unutilized potential over time, as described in the content?

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What does Dianne Snedaker suggest regarding personal standards?

<p>Personal standards should be higher than those set by others. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What analogy is used to describe the importance of utilizing potential?

<p>A declining bank balance is similar to wasted potential. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What critical resource does General George Patton often find himself lacking during WWII?

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What is the primary benefit of consistent practice according to the passage?

<p>It can lead to personal improvement over time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Taxicab Principle illustrate in the context of practice?

<p>It is essential to know the price of success before committing. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, what is a critical component of excellence as stated by Aristotle?

<p>Regular practice and habit formation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does a good teacher or coach play in effective practice?

<p>To inspire and tailor instruction to individual needs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'little things well' imply regarding practice?

<p>Small successes lead to larger victories. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about discipline in practice?

<p>Discipline is unrelated to talent or ability. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between small and large gains in practice?

<p>Initial small gains can compound to yield significant results. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mindset should one adopt to make practice less negative according to the passage?

<p>Consider it an opportunity for discovery and growth. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Practice's Impact on Performance

Consistent practice directly improves performance, honing talent and skills.

Successful People's Strategy

Successful individuals consistently go above and beyond expectations, practicing more than necessary.

Talent and Practice Connection

While talent is important, a person's potential is unlocked through dedicated practice, which sharpens talent.

Practice for Skill Development

Practice allows for refining existing skills and learning new ones, pushing beyond current capabilities.

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Competitive Advantage through Practice

Individuals who practice diligently gain an edge, as others with similar abilities who don't practice will be surpassed.

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Importance of Preparation

Preparation positions talent for success in practice, a critical step for achieving top performance levels.

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Practice improves performance

Consistent practice leads to continuous improvement in skills and abilities.

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Practice leads to discovery

Through practice, we gain insights into ourselves and our capabilities.

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Small gains compound

Small, consistent improvements add up to substantial progress over time.

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Continuous improvement

The idea that every performance can always be made better.

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Practice demands discipline

Practice requires dedication and self-control.

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Discipline leads to separation

Practicing consistently separates those who are dedicated from those who aren't.

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Practice's costs

Understanding the sacrifices and effort needed for growth and improving skills.

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Excellent Teacher or Coach

Effective practice often depends on skilled guidance and leadership in understanding individual strengths and weaknesses.

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Best Effort in Practice

Maximizing effort in practice is crucial for improvement, and that effort is often the key to unlocking potential.

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Hard Work

Dedication and effort put into something, especially to improve or achieve a goal.

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Super Bowl Winner's Ring

A symbol representing achieving a victory in the Super Bowl.

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Clear Purpose

A specific and well-defined intention for a task or activity, usually aiming for improvement and excellence.

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Excellence

Attaining the highest level of skill or achievement concerning one's own potential.

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Success

Achieving a desired outcome, often judged by comparing oneself to others.

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Greatest Potential

The highest possible level of ability or capability.

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Equal Practice/Different Results

People might put in the same effort, however get different results due to various factors like potential.

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Developing Future Leaders

Identifying people with potential and training them to their peak capability.

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Potential

The ability or possibility to develop or achieve something.

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Resources

The tools, materials, or support necessary to achieve a goal.

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High Standards for Potential

Setting personal targets higher than external expectations to maximize potential.

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Untapped potential

Potential ability that is not used or developed

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Study Notes

Practice for Success

  • Consistent practice leads to consistent performance, sharpening talent.
  • Successful individuals consistently go above and beyond expectations.

The Power of Practice

  • Talent is not solely inborn; practice is essential for reaching potential.
  • Successful coaches and leaders stress the preparation and practices of teams.
  • Preparation positions talent, while practice sharpens it.

Three Key Aspects of Practice

1. Practice Enables Development

  • Growth and development occur through practice.
  • Practice refines existing skills and builds new ones. This drive moves us from where we are to where we should be.
  • Consistent practice leads to personal improvement. Lack of practice wastes potential.

2. Practice Leads to Discovery

  • Practice can reveal personal strengths and weaknesses.
  • Continuous practice helps to improve one's performance.
  • Small, consistent improvements accumulate and compound.
  • Reaching a higher level requires sacrifice and dedication.

3. Practice Demands Discipline

  • Practice requires discipline and mental fortitude, not just physical effort.
  • Developing discipline is a personal choice, not based on talent.
  • Practice builds a winning mindset and separates those who practice from those that don't.
  • Excellence is a learned habit, not an inherent trait.

The Five Pillars of Practice

1. An Excellent Teacher or Coach

  • Leadership is crucial in effective practice.
  • Effective coaches inspire and tailor their instruction to individual learning styles (visual, verbal, kinesthetic).

2. Your Best Effort

  • Improvement and reaching potential require effort and a dedication to excellence.
  • Giving one's best in practice is essential for improvement.

3. A Clear Purpose

  • Practice should focus on improvement and excellence rather than just success.
  • Excellence is a measurement against our potential, not external comparisons.
  • Have a specific goal for each practice session.

4. Your Greatest Potential

  • Equal practice does not always lead to equal results.
  • Potential is a valuable asset that can be wasted if unused.
  • Set high standards for your greatest potential, exceeding what others expect.
  • Identify your greatest potential to invest in it.

5. The Right Resources

  • Resources are necessary tools needed to achieve purpose during practice.
  • Resources are needed for good practice.

Mastering Practice for Success: Extra Effort, Time, Help, and Change

  • Success in practice involves going above and beyond the required.
  • Successful people practice harder and longer than others.
  • Success from excellent practice comes from being open to change.
  • Persistent effort and patience are needed towards betterment.
  • Seeking help and learning from others is beneficial for success.
  • Change is a tool for moving ahead in all aspects.

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Explore the significance of consistent practice in achieving personal growth and success. This quiz highlights how practice not only sharpens talent but also leads to self-discovery and improvement. Test your understanding of the principles that underpin effective practice.

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