The Problem With Time and Repetition-Based Practice Goals (And What to Do Instead)

As common as it is to create practice goals centered around time or repetition (e.g. practice scales for 10 minutes every day), a 2012 study suggests that there could be a better way to set practice goals, that could lead to significantly greater improvements in the same amount of practice time.

 The Problem With Time and Repetition-Based Practice Goals (And What to Do Instead)

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