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The key to achieving greatness is not talent but deliberate practice.
Practice doesn’t make perfect; practice makes progress.

From The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford

The best performers are not just born; they are made through deliberate practice.
Movement is a skill, and it must be practiced.
The key to skill is practice.

From The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

You should write tests before you write the code.

From Clean Code by Robert C. Martin

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

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

From God Is Not One by Stephen Prothero

Premature optimization is the root of all evil.
The brain is like a muscle, and it gets stronger through practice.

From The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

Practice is essential to building confidence.
Code is read much more often than it is written.

From Clean Code by Robert C. Martin

Practice does not make perfect; practice makes permanent.
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 essence of Islam is not in the rituals, but in the spirit of those rituals.

From No god but God by Reza Aslan

Rituals play a significant role in Jewish life.
The right kind of practice can help you achieve extraordinary levels of success.
Documentation is as important as the code itself.

From Working in Public by Nadia Eghbal

Through practice, we can cultivate a sense of calm amidst the chaos.
Deliberate practice requires focused attention and effort.
The more you practice, the better you get, the more confidence you gain.

From The Champion's Mind by Jim Afremow

Every day is an opportunity to get better.

From The TB12 Method by Tom Brady

Rituals are ways to connect with the sacred.
Deep practice is the key to success.

From The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

The key to developing expertise is not practice, but purposeful practice.
The ability to focus is like a muscle: it gets stronger the more you use it.

From Deep Work by Cal Newport

Movement is a skill. Just like any other skill, it requires practice.
Speed can be developed through focused and intentional practice.
Many of the texts reflect a concern for purity and the law.
The best way to develop talent is to practice intensely.

From The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

Deliberate practice is the most effective way to improve performance.
Compassion is not merely a feeling; it is a practice that transforms our interactions.
Every time you hit the ball, you are either learning or reinforcing a habit.
Practice does not make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.

From The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

Training and practice can refine what nature has provided.

From The Sports Gene by David Epstein

Practice is not just repetition; it's purposeful and goal-oriented.
The act of listening is an art form that requires practice and attention.
Every day is an opportunity to improve.

From Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron

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

From Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright

Consistency is key to mastering any skill.
Deliberate practice is the key to mastery.
Names are important. They should be descriptive and meaningful.

From Clean Code by Robert C. Martin

Art is a spiritual practice.

From The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

Rituals can provide structure and meaning in our lives.
Rituals are the means by which the sacred is made present.
Philosophy is not just an abstract discipline; it is a way of life.
Compassion is the foundation of all spiritual practice.
Practice makes progress, not perfection.
Visualization techniques can bridge the gap between practice and performance.
Practice is the key to finding and owning your voice.

From Find Your Voice by Caroline Goyder

Consistency is the key to mastery.
Motivation is vital for sustaining the effort required for purposeful practice.
Religion is not a belief system; it is a way of life.

From God: A Human History by Reza Aslan

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

From On Writing Well by William Zinsser

Engaging in mindfulness practices can significantly improve mental health.
Practicing under realistic conditions prepares athletes for competition.
Religious practice is about transformation, not just belief.

From The Case for God by Karen Armstrong

Meditation is the science of the soul.
Islam is a religion that demands both action and belief.

From No god but God by Reza Aslan

What scientists actually do is much more complicated than any set of rules can capture.
The more you practice, the more confident you become.

From Find Your Voice by Caroline Goyder

Ethical values are central to Jewish belief and practice.
Expertise is not a gift; it is developed through hard work and practice.
Every day we must make the choice to be at peace with ourselves.
Religious practices can be a source of inner strength.

From Why Religion? by Elaine Pagels

Mindfulness practices can help ground you and provide clarity in times of distress.
Breathing is an art, a skill that can be cultivated.
Your ability to perform deep work is a skill that can be cultivated.

From Deep Work by Cal Newport

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

From The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

The diversity of Jewish practice reflects the pluralism of the Jewish experience.
Each day is a new opportunity to improve yourself.

From Permission to Dream by Chris Gardner

Documentation is a critical part of software development.
Contemplation is the highest form of prayer.

From The Cloud of Unknowing by Anonymous

Running and meditation can go hand in hand; both practice the art of being present.
To analyze the mind, we must consider the practices of thought.

From The Concept of Mind by Gilbert Ryle