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What does it mean?
Once mastery is reached in an exercise, move on to new challenges.
In plain terms
If you master an exercise, move on to harder ones.
What can you take from it?
Progress by moving on when you master a task.

Where it applies

  • fitness
  • skill building
  • goals

Putting it to work

  • set progressive goals
  • know when to advance

Questions to consider

  • When should you stop repeating?
  • What is your next challenge?

Another view

Repetition is sometimes necessary to maintain mastery.

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