How-To Practice "No More Plateaus" Flashcards
No More Plateaus: Practical Ways to Play Better NOW by Greg Goodhart is a guide to mastering skill development through deliberate practice, debunking the myth of talent and emphasizing structured, mindful learning. (116 cards)
What is the main premise of the concept of talent in learning?
No More Plateaus: Practical Ways to Play Better NOW by Greg Goodhart is a guide to mastering skill development through deliberate practice, debunking the myth of talent and emphasizing structured, mindful learning.
Talent boils down to discipline, desire, dedication, and determination.
Refer to the book ‘Talent is Overrated’ by Geoff Colvin for a scholarly overview.
It explains how real improvement comes not from mindless repetition but from strategic practice that incorporates planning, reflection, and adjustment.
What is the first crucial step to effective practice?
Drawing on cognitive research, the book introduces concepts like the power law of practice, desirable difficulty, and contextual interference to help musicians and learners break through performance plateaus.
Establishing self-control to start practicing.
Building positive habits gradually is essential.
How much practice is recommended to make significant improvements?
With a step-by-step five-day plan, Goodhart provides practical techniques to reset learning stagnation, enhance focus, and build strong neural connections for long-term improvement. The book’s core message is that anyone can achieve remarkable progress by practicing like a pro—intentionally, thoughtfully, and with perseverance.
About 10 minutes a day for 5 days.
This approach can lead to impressive results.
What is the key difference between effective and ineffective practice?
How the practice is conducted, not the amount of talent.
Many practice without a plan, resulting in random, ineffective efforts.
No More Plateaus: Practical Ways to Play Better NOW by Greg Goodhart is a guide to mastering skill development through deliberate practice, debunking the myth of talent and emphasizing structured, mindful learning. It explains how real improvement comes not from mindless repetition but from strategic practice that incorporates planning, reflection, and adjustment. Drawing on cognitive research, the book introduces concepts like the power law of practice, desirable difficulty, and contextual interference to help musicians and learners break through performance plateaus. With a step-by-step five-day plan, Goodhart provides practical techniques to reset learning stagnation, enhance focus, and build strong neural connections for long-term improvement. The book’s core message is that anyone can achieve remarkable progress by practicing like a pro—intentionally, thoughtfully, and with perseverance.
What are the three main stages of deliberate practice?
Do, Plan, Reflect.
Repetition is essential, and reflection helps correct mistakes.
Why is it important to practice slowly and accurately?
It builds accurate neural networks and strengthens motor skills.
Myelination occurs with repetitions, enhancing communication between brain cells.
True or False: Practicing through mental fatigue is beneficial for learning.
False.
Recovery periods are necessary for effective learning.
What is the ‘power law of practice’?
It describes the diminishing returns of improvement with increased repetitions.
Initially, each repetition yields high benefits, but this quickly drops off.
What can reset the power law of practice?
When someone first starts practicing a task, their performance improves quickly and significantly. As they practice more, their improvements become smaller.
Changing the context of practice or introducing desirable difficulties.
This approach helps in achieving the same level of results as those of initial gains, and can do so repeatedly to overcome the power of law, overcome the problem of diminishing returns.
What does ‘desirable difficulty’ refer to?
Making learning more challenging to enhance retention and understanding.
This concept was identified by researchers Bjork and Bjork.
Fill in the blank: The process of practicing to improve motor skills involves _______.
[deliberate practice].
Real improvement comes not from mindless repetition but from strategic practice that incorporates planning, reflection, and adjustment. Drawing on cognitive research, the book introduces concepts like the power law of practice, desirable difficulty, and contextual interference to help musicians and learners break through performance plateaus.
What is the recommended approach to practice for optimal learning?
Apply contextual interference to create desirable difficulty.
This method allows for confusion and problem-solving, enhancing learning.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘Feel the Blearn’?
It emphasizes embracing discomfort as a part of the learning process.
This discomfort is often necessary for growth and improvement.
What is the first step in the five-day practice plan?
Pick a difficult passage or piece you want to improve.
Begin with even rhythms to establish a foundation.
What should be your approach if you experience frustration during practice?
Accept it as part of the desirable difficulty and keep practicing.
Learning often involves facing challenges and confusion.
What is the ultimate goal of applying these learning strategies?
To improve performance and develop skills effectively.
Consistent practice with reflection leads to mastery.
What is the purpose of using a metronome in practice?
To maintain a consistent rhythm and control speed
The metronome helps learners gradually increase their speed while ensuring accuracy.
What is a ‘safe’ speed in practice?
The metronome number at which the player can perform correctly
This speed is crucial for building confidence before increasing tempo.
How should you approach increasing speed while practicing?
Increase the metronome number gradually, starting from the ‘safe’ speed
It is recommended to increase by fives rather than one to improve efficiency.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘Feel the Blearn’?
It encourages learners to embrace challenges in mastering new skills
‘Blearn’ suggests a blended experience of learning and enjoyment.
No More Plateaus: Practical Ways to Play Better NOW by Greg Goodhart is a guide to mastering skill development through deliberate practice, debunking the myth of talent and emphasizing structured, mindful learning. It explains how real improvement comes not from mindless repetition but from strategic practice that incorporates planning, reflection, and adjustment. Drawing on cognitive research, the book introduces concepts like the power law of practice, desirable difficulty, and contextual interference to help musicians and learners break through performance plateaus.
What is the key difference between people who seem ‘talented’ and others?
The key difference is how they practice, not talent. Those who practice deliberately appear gifted.
The book’s core message is that anyone can achieve remarkable progress by practicing like a pro—intentionally, thoughtfully, and with perseverance.
What book does the author recommend for understanding why talent is overrated?
Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin.
The book’s core message is that anyone can achieve remarkable progress by practicing like a pro—intentionally, thoughtfully, and with perseverance.
What four traits determine how good we can become?
Discipline, desire, dedication, and determination.
What is the biggest factor in performance improvement?
How one practices, not natural talent.
