#26 - avoiding pointless practice

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How far can you run... before you realize you haven't been getting anywhere? Aiden Cooper is a sommelier at a Michelin-starred restaurant in New York. And if that wasn't already competitive enough, a few years ago he was one of the most promising distance runners in the United States. We talk about both of these journeys and how easy it is to confuse pointlessly logging miles and deliberate practice, if you stop reflecting on why you want to get better at something.

More on Dan John's "Compass": http://betterca.st/compass

Music: "Gymnope?die No. 1" by Erik Satie, performed on electric guitar by Furkan KONCA "Gymnope?die No. 1" by Erik Satie, performed on vibraphone by August Pappas "Gymnope?die No. 2" by Erik Satie, performed on classical guitar by Tony Smith "Gymnope?die No. 3" by Erik Satie, performed on celtic harp by Vanessa Sheldon "Gymnope?die No. 3" by Erik Satie, orchestration by Claude Debussy, performed by Orchestre Symphonique et Lyrique de Nancy "Gymnope?die No. 3" by Erik Satie, performed on guitar and cello by Ten Strings "Gymnope?die No. 2" by Erik Satie, performed on piano by Olga Scheps "Gymnope?die No. 1" by Erik Satie, performed on Q119 and Q960 analog step sequencers by Clockgate