So You Want To Be A...
Dec. 11th, 2006 05:58 pmFor anyone attempting to learn a new skill and coming up against the argument or doubt about how "you can't teach an old dog new tricks," this article suggests otherwise.
Though it is less cited than I'd like, I've had enough experiences of my own that indicate it's probably correct when it talks about the fact that most people have the capacity to be extraordinary at most things; the primary barrier is that they do not practice, or that they do not practice well.
I recently attended a presentation where the speaker made a point along the lines that, ( 'practice does not make perfect; perfect practice makes perfect. ' )
This afternoon ramble brought to you by the letters C, P, and U ^_^
Though it is less cited than I'd like, I've had enough experiences of my own that indicate it's probably correct when it talks about the fact that most people have the capacity to be extraordinary at most things; the primary barrier is that they do not practice, or that they do not practice well.
I recently attended a presentation where the speaker made a point along the lines that, ( 'practice does not make perfect; perfect practice makes perfect. ' )
This afternoon ramble brought to you by the letters C, P, and U ^_^