FabSwingers.com forum: Do you think the more you practice the better you become?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Because if that is the case, why are there so many shit drivers on the road?

But driving aside, do you think that practice really makes perfect?

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Yes but you need to practice with the intention of improving and identifying where you need to improve

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some people have no talent for certain things and no amount of practice will change that I guess?

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham

"Because if that is the case, why are there so many shit drivers on the road?

But driving aside, do you think that practice really makes perfect?"

Practise doesn’t make perfect

Perfect practise makes perfect

You need to me consciously trying to improve when practising.

Otherwise your just going through the motions

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you are only practicing the same bad habits then no. If you are practicing with the intention of getting better then yes

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By *agerMorganMan
over a year ago

Canvey Island

Yes, practise does make perfect. But as Thicc said, gotta learn where you went wrong and then improve on that as part of the practise!

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

Yes if you really want to and you work for it. You may still not be the best but you can improve yourself. For example, I'm dyslexic I'm never going to the best author in the world, but have I worked to improve my writing skills yes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Some people have no talent for certain things and no amount of practice will change that I guess? "

Depends on their base level and their expectations

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"Because if that is the case, why are there so many shit drivers on the road?

But driving aside, do you think that practice really makes perfect?

Practise doesn’t make perfect

Perfect practise makes perfect

You need to me consciously trying to improve when practising.

Otherwise your just going through the motions "

Not true some people are naturally quick

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By *lirty-CoupleCouple
over a year ago

Bexley

"Because if that is the case, why are there so many shit drivers on the road?

But driving aside, do you think that practice really makes perfect?"

Practice only makes perfect if you learn from your 'mistakes' along the way.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Because if that is the case, why are there so many shit drivers on the road?

But driving aside, do you think that practice really makes perfect?

Practise doesn’t make perfect

Perfect practise makes perfect

You need to me consciously trying to improve when practising.

Otherwise your just going through the motions "

What he said...as life martial artist, the goal is perfection even though it can never be attained.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Practice improves you and in essence, yes, practice makes perfect. Although if we want to get into semantics, perfection doesn’t exist - there is always something you can improve on.

Also repetition breeds complacency … which is probably why there are some really bad drivers out there!

Mr HH

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes if you want to improve. Most drivers aren't looking to improve though.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Yes if you want to improve. Most drivers aren't looking to improve though."

Exactly. Roundabouts anyone? Lane discipline? Indicating?

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham

"Because if that is the case, why are there so many shit drivers on the road?

But driving aside, do you think that practice really makes perfect?

Practise doesn’t make perfect

Perfect practise makes perfect

You need to me consciously trying to improve when practising.

Otherwise your just going through the motions

What he said...as life martial artist, the goal is perfection even though it can never be attained."

In bjj there’s a saying

Slow is smooth

Smooth is fast

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes if you want to improve. Most drivers aren't looking to improve though.

Exactly. Roundabouts anyone? Lane discipline? Indicating?"

Roundawhat?

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Depends on what you are doing it something require effort and learning to master.

Isn't driving now classed as something like unconsc*ious thinking (sure somebody will tell us the proper name) where by we do it so often it just become something we do without having to.put much thought into it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Because if that is the case, why are there so many shit drivers on the road?

But driving aside, do you think that practice really makes perfect?

Practise doesn’t make perfect

Perfect practise makes perfect

You need to me consciously trying to improve when practising.

Otherwise your just going through the motions

What he said...as life martial artist, the goal is perfection even though it can never be attained.

In bjj there’s a saying

Slow is smooth

Smooth is fast "

I teach BJJ

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Some people have no talent for certain things and no amount of practice will change that I guess?

Depends on their base level and their expectations"

I'm probably hang up here on the word "Perfect". They could become average or fairly good at something. But not necessary "perfect"? As in top level?

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By *agic.MMan
over a year ago

Orpington

"Because if that is the case, why are there so many shit drivers on the road?

But driving aside, do you think that practice really makes perfect?"

Well you don't really know if those shit drivers weren't even worse 2 years ago, or half a year ago...it's kinda' hard to measure their improvement isn't it. But to answer your question, yes, practice makes perfect, However as someone else mentioned it, there has to be the desire of improving...am I better at cleaning my toilet than I was 10 years ago (as I done that every freaking day) - most likely, was the objective to improve my cleaning skills, while I was doing it? Nope, and I never cared to measure my improvement, so ultimately I do not know (nor do I care). Now, for the things that I do care and want to improve, I know for a fact that practice makes perfect

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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago

Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’

I've got a few sets of Nunchaku's hidden around my bedroom..... One set is foam training ones whilst the others are solid wood.

The only way you get better at them is when you no longer hit yourself in the head! Don't buy a pair if you don't expect to do this!!!!

To answer your question - no, Im still shit at it as I'm still hitting myself in the head. Yes, I'm using the wooden ones - it hurts like fuck.

See Joel Dommett's "Dildochucks" below @ about time: 9.42....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRqzLmQtDHA

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By *izzy.miss.lizzyCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire

I can spend hours having absolutely cracking practices (playing my harp) and still struggle with a gig.

Nerves (performance anxiety) play their part, so no end of practice can be ineffective.

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham

"Because if that is the case, why are there so many shit drivers on the road?

But driving aside, do you think that practice really makes perfect?

Practise doesn’t make perfect

Perfect practise makes perfect

You need to me consciously trying to improve when practising.

Otherwise your just going through the motions

What he said...as life martial artist, the goal is perfection even though it can never be attained.

In bjj there’s a saying

Slow is smooth

Smooth is fast

I teach BJJ

I fancy you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Iv been practicing my wanking for years and I'm now getting quite good at it.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Because if that is the case, why are there so many shit drivers on the road?

But driving aside, do you think that practice really makes perfect?"

Yes.

The more you practise a skill the more it becomes hard wired or second nature.

The less you practise or use a skill the more synapses die and you are less sharp at that skill.

The reason for SHIT drivers on the road is that during their practise they practise SHIT driving.... not good driving.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Because if that is the case, why are there so many shit drivers on the road?

But driving aside, do you think that practice really makes perfect?

Practise doesn’t make perfect

Perfect practise makes perfect

You need to me consciously trying to improve when practising.

Otherwise your just going through the motions

What he said...as life martial artist, the goal is perfection even though it can never be attained."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Because if that is the case, why are there so many shit drivers on the road?

But driving aside, do you think that practice really makes perfect?"

Because they are in an insulated box that protects you and gives you a false sense of security

Personlly i think every driver should be forced to do a CBT and ride a motorbike for a year. That in my opinion will improve alot peoples awareness and general driving skill. You are punished a lot harder for your mistakes on a bike.

Same with the awareness of the road worthiness of your vehicle. Bald tyes, dodgy brakes ect. I would never of left the house without first checking my tyres and chain. When was the last time you checked the tyres on your car?

As i have said before you are very aware of your own mortality when you are metre from a spinning HGV wheel the size of you in the rain and wind

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Because if that is the case, why are there so many shit drivers on the road?

But driving aside, do you think that practice really makes perfect?

Practise doesn’t make perfect

Perfect practise makes perfect

You need to me consciously trying to improve when practising.

Otherwise your just going through the motions

What he said...as life martial artist, the goal is perfection even though it can never be attained.

In bjj there’s a saying

Slow is smooth

Smooth is fast

I teach BJJ

I fancy you "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Because if that is the case, why are there so many shit drivers on the road?

But driving aside, do you think that practice really makes perfect?

Practise doesn’t make perfect

Perfect practise makes perfect

You need to me consciously trying to improve when practising.

Otherwise your just going through the motions

What he said...as life martial artist, the goal is perfection even though it can never be attained.

In bjj there’s a saying

Slow is smooth

Smooth is fast "

Exactly the same in motorsport aswell

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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago

Missin’ Yo’ Kissin’

"Because if that is the case, why are there so many shit drivers on the road?

But driving aside, do you think that practice really makes perfect?

Because they are in an insulated box that protects you and gives you a false sense of security

As i have said before you are very aware of your own mortality when you are metre from a spinning HGV wheel the size of you in the rain and wind

NO! A Robin Reliant..... They are slow & tip over on corners! That would sort out the boy/girl racers! You'd be forced to gain new skills.

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By *ittleAcornMan
over a year ago

visiting the beach

It very much depends upon the type of skill also. If it's a purely mechanical skill like catching a ball, then the more you practice then the more you improve.

Up to a point, perfection may always be beyond you unless you have some innate ability also.

If it's a skill that requires more than just the mechanical piece, so drawing, playing and instrument etc. then again practice will obviously allow you to improve. But beyond a certain point it also needs the correct mindset and possibly "something else".

Now what that something else is, who knows. I've practiced my drawing quite a bit, but I don't think I'll ever be a Van Gogh.

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By *stbury DavenportMan
over a year ago

Nottingham

"Some people have no talent for certain things and no amount of practice will change that I guess? "

This. If you have no aptitude at all for something, doing it over and over again isn't going to help.

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