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What does it mean?
Mastery is reached when one performs without error or hesitation.
In plain terms
True skill is flawless and decisive.
What can you take from it?
Practice until actions become effortless.

Where it applies

  • musical performance
  • sports

Putting it to work

  • deliberate rehearsal
  • focus on flow state

Questions to consider

  • Is flawless performance realistic?
  • What role does hesitation play in learning?

Another view

Even masters experience occasional lapses.

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