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Ethical values are central to Jewish belief and practice.

From Judaism: A Very Short Introduction by Norman Solomon

Every time you hit the ball, you are either learning or reinforcing a habit.

From The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey

Through practice, we can cultivate a sense of calm amidst the chaos.

From Running with the Mind of Meditation by Sakyong Mipham

Code is read much more often than it is written.

From Clean Code by Robert C. Martin

Practice is the key to finding and owning your voice.

From Find Your Voice by Caroline Goyder

The act of listening is an art form that requires practice and attention.

From The Sound Book: The Science of the Sonic Wonders of the World by Trevor Cox

Visualization techniques can bridge the gap between practice and performance.

From The Playmaker's Advantage by Leonard Zaichkowsky and Daniel Peterson

Motivation is vital for sustaining the effort required for purposeful practice.

From Peak by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool

The more you practice, the more confident you become.

From Find Your Voice by Caroline Goyder

Rituals are the means by which the sacred is made present.

From The Sacred and The Profane by Mircea Eliade

What scientists actually do is much more complicated than any set of rules can capture.

From The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn

Compassion is the foundation of all spiritual practice.

From The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche

Movement is a skill, and it must be practiced.

From Becoming a Supple Leopard by Kelly Starrett

Training and practice can refine what nature has provided.

From The Sports Gene by David Epstein

Expertise is not a gift; it is developed through hard work and practice.

From Peak by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool

Your ability to perform deep work is a skill that can be cultivated.

From Deep Work by Cal Newport

Practice is not just repetition; it's purposeful and goal-oriented.

From Peak by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool

The most important thing about art is to work. Nothing else matters except sitting down every day and trying.

From The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

The more you practice, the better you get, the more confidence you gain.

From The Champion's Mind by Jim Afremow

Compassion is not merely a feeling; it is a practice that transforms our interactions.

From The Great Transformation by Karen Armstrong

The key to developing expertise is not practice, but purposeful practice.

From Peak by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool

Breathing is an art, a skill that can be cultivated.

From Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor

Premature optimization is the root of all evil.

From The Art of Computer Programming by Donald Knuth

Mindfulness practices can help ground you and provide clarity in times of distress.

From The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health by Rheeda Walker

Names are important. They should be descriptive and meaningful.

From Clean Code by Robert C. Martin

Deliberate practice is the most effective way to improve performance.

From Peak by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool

Religions are not just a set of beliefs; they are also a set of practices.

From God Is Not One by Stephen Prothero

Religion is not a belief system; it is a way of life.

From God: A Human History by Reza Aslan

Deliberate practice requires focused attention and effort.

From Peak by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool

It is not enough to do your best; you must know what to do, and then do your best.

From The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt

Talent is a product of deep practice and the right kind of environment.

From The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

Practice does not make perfect; practice makes permanent.

From Peak by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool

Many of the texts reflect a concern for purity and the law.

From The Dead Sea Scrolls: A Very Short Introduction by Timothy Lim

Islam is a religion that demands both action and belief.

From No god but God by Reza Aslan

The diversity of Jewish practice reflects the pluralism of the Jewish experience.

From Judaism: A Very Short Introduction by Norman Solomon

Running and meditation can go hand in hand; both practice the art of being present.

From Running with the Mind of Meditation by Sakyong Mipham

Engaging in mindfulness practices can significantly improve mental health.

From The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health by Rheeda Walker

Religious practice is about transformation, not just belief.

From The Case for God by Karen Armstrong

Writing is an art form, and like all art forms, it requires practice.

From On Writing Well by William Zinsser

Speed can be developed through focused and intentional practice.

From Power Speed ENDURANCE by Brian MacKenzie

Documentation is a critical part of software development.

From The Mythical Man-Month by Frederick Brooks

You should write tests before you write the code.

From Clean Code by Robert C. Martin

Every day we must make the choice to be at peace with ourselves.

From How to Live: A Life of Montaigne by Sarah Bakewell

The right kind of practice can help you achieve extraordinary levels of success.

From Peak by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool

Each day is a new opportunity to improve yourself.

From Permission to Dream by Chris Gardner

Deep practice is the key to success.

From The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

Philosophy is not just an abstract discipline; it is a way of life.

From The Swerve: How the World Became Modern by Stephen Greenblatt

The practice of mindfulness helps cultivate a deeper awareness of our experiences.

From Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright

The essence of Islam is not in the rituals, but in the spirit of those rituals.

From No god but God by Reza Aslan

Movement is a skill. Just like any other skill, it requires practice.

From Becoming a Supple Leopard by Kelly Starrett

The best performers are not just born; they are made through deliberate practice.

From The Playmaker's Advantage by Leonard Zaichkowsky and Daniel Peterson

The brain is like a muscle, and it gets stronger through practice.

From The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

Every day is an opportunity to get better.

From The TB12 Method by Tom Brady

The best way to develop talent is to practice intensely.

From The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

Religious practices can be a source of inner strength.

From Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels

Practice does not make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.

From The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

The key to achieving greatness is not talent but deliberate practice.

From Peak by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool

Practicing under realistic conditions prepares athletes for competition.

From The Playmaker's Advantage by Leonard Zaichkowsky and Daniel Peterson

To analyze the mind, we must consider the practices of thought.

From The Concept of Mind by Gilbert Ryle

Rituals can provide structure and meaning in our lives.

From Religion for Atheists by Alain de Botton

Practice doesn’t make perfect; practice makes progress.

From The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford

The ability to focus is like a muscle: it gets stronger the more you use it.

From Deep Work by Cal Newport