Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance · chapter 7 · id grit-c7-04-deliberate-practice-is-fundame
“Deliberate practice is fundamentally different from flow: it is effortful, not enjoyable, involves working at the edge of current ability, and requires focused feedback.”
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Cal Newport - Ericsson Disowns Flowsource alive
Ericsson was explicit that deliberate practice is distinct from flow. Flow involves effortless engagement; deliberate practice involves effortful strain at the boundaries of ability.
The Mental Clutch - Deliberate Practice vs Flowsource alive
Ericsson studied what experts do to become experts. Csikszentmihalyi studied how experts feel when performing. Deliberate practice is a practice state; flow is a performance state.
Grit book text - Chapter on Practicesource alive
Experts who do deliberate practice report that it is not inherently enjoyable. They do it because they know it improves performance.
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