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MENTAL MODEL · M0161

Deliberate Practice

Deliberate Practice
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A concept proposed by Anders Ericsson. True progress is not simple repetition (naive practice), but practice that includes high concentration, immediate feedback, stepping out of the comfort zone, and targeted correction.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

A filter for pseudo-diligence. If you feel relaxed and happy during practice, you may just be 'reviewing' known skills, not 'learning' new ones. Practice without pain and struggle is ineffective.

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Progress comes from 'desirable difficulties'—high concentration, clear goals, immediate feedback, and continuous correction at the edge of the comfort zone. Mere repetition only consolidates existing levels (naive practice) and cannot build new abilities.

MINIMUM ACTION

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