Long practice teaches an artist to direct their gaze in an unusually focused way; it trains them to repurpose areas of their brain; and it changes the very structure of the brain’s neural networks. Ocean’s unusual patterns of thought – and his unusually developed brain – were normal in trained artists. Other neurological researchers have shown that

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Why do some people become masters at their craft, while others never seem to improve?

People who achieve mastery do two things differently: they practice more and adjust their practice more frequently. During each session, they not only work to improve their skills but also to refine their practice methods.

Metapractice – the ability to tweak one’s... See more