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What does it mean?
Direct experience and doing things teach you more than reading or listening.
In plain terms
Doing things is the best way to learn.
What can you take from it?
Learn by doing, not just watching.

Where it applies

  • training
  • skill acquisition
  • daily life

Putting it to work

  • get hands-on experience
  • repeat tasks until mastered

Questions to consider

  • What skill did you learn by doing?
  • How much time do you spend practicing?

Another view

Some theoretical knowledge is needed before practice begins.

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