If I don't practice one day, I know it; two days, the critics know it; three days, the public knows it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Noting how quickly skill decay becomes visible with inconsistent practice.
- In plain terms
- Miss practice and others notice.
- What can you take from it?
- Consistency protects reputation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you stay consistent?
- What do others see first?
Another view
May induce unnecessary pressure.
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