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Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect. Vince Lombardi Inspirational, Success, Softball 120 Copy quote Practice the philosophy of continuous improvement. Get a little bit better every single day. Brian Tracy Motivational, Philosophy, Practice Brian Tracy (2008). “Effective Leadership”, p.11, Jaico Publishing House 129 Copy quote Show source Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day. Jim Rohn Inspiring, Success, Life And Love FaceBook post by
Jim Rohn from Apr 23, 2017 109 Copy quote Show source Success isn't something that just happens - success is learned, success is practiced and then it is shared. Sparky Anderson Inspirational, Motivational, Success Sparky Anderson, Dan Ewald (1990). “Sparky!”, Touchstone 88 Copy quote Show source Practice makes perfect. After a long time of practicing, our work will become natural, skillfull, swift, and steady. Bruce Lee Practice, Long, Perfect 71 Copy quote You can practice shooting eight hours a day, but if your technique is wrong, then all you become is very good at shooting the wrong way. Get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise. Michael Jordan Basketball, Eight, Practice Michael Jordan (1994). “I can't accept not trying: Michael Jordan on the pursuit of excellence” 173 Copy quote Show source Super-successf ul people aren’t the most gifted people in their fields. They just work, study and practice more than the competition. Jack Canfield Practice, People, Competition FaceBook post by
Jack Canfield from Mar 19, 2015 43 Copy quote Show source Do more than believe: practice. William Arthur Ward Motivational, Believe, Practice William Arthur Ward, “Do More” 30 Copy quote Show source Practice makes permanent, not perfect. If you practice the wrong thing, you make the wrong act permanent. Hamza Yusuf Practice, Perfect, Wrong Things 207 Copy quote As practice makes perfect, I cannot but make progress; each drawing one makes, each study one paints, is a step forward. Vincent Van Gogh Art, Practice, Drawing Vincent van Gogh, Vincent Willem Gogh (1927). “The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh to His Brother, 1872-1886: With a Memoir by His Sister-in-law, J. Van Gogh-Bonger ...” 77 Copy quote Show source Perfect practice makes perfect. Twyla Tharp Practice, Perfect, Perfect Practice 16 Copy quote When you're not practicing, someone somewhere is. And when the two of you meet, assuming roughly equal ability, the other person will win. Bill Bradley Inspirational, Sports, Hard Work 68 Copy quote Practice makes perfect. Benjamin Franklin Practice, Perfect Benjamin Franklin (2011). “The Articles of Confederation (邦聯條例)”, p.233, Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd. 24 Copy quote Show source They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds. Winston Churchill Inspirational, Motivational, Basketball 37 Copy quote I practice my saxophone three hours a day. I'm not saying I'm particularly special, but if you do something three hours a day for forty years, you get pretty good at it. Kenny G Inspirational, Music, Years 69 Copy quote Learning the art of painting is not an easy task. It takes a great deal of intelligence, keen analysis, study and practice. Edgar Alwin Payne Art, Practice, Tasks 8 Copy quote Practice makes perfect, but nobody's perfect, so why practice? Kurt Cobain Practice, Perfect, Perfection 32 Copy quote No one can teach riding so well as a horse. C. S. Lewis Horse, Riding, Teach C. S. Lewis (2009). “The Horse and His Boy (The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 3)”, p.17, HarperCollins UK 34 Copy quote Show source You have to work from one point to go to another. So I admire work ethic, I think it should be reinforced through our neighborhoods, that everybody should work hard, practice makes perfect, you have to be diligent with what you want, you have to apply yourself, you have to motivate your self. You have to do for self by yourself, and then you can do things for other people. That's what I had to do, I had to do for self. Tupac Shakur Hard Work, Thinking, Self 35 Copy quote The key to maintaining your inspiration in the day-to-day work of meditation practice is to approach it as play—a happy opportunity to master practical skills, to raise questions, experiment, and explore. Thanissaro Bhikkhu Inspirational, Happy, Buddhist 69 Copy quote Practice is everything. This is often misquoted as Practice makes perfect. Periander Practice, Perfect, Perfect Practice 17 Copy quote Write all the time. I believe in writing every day, at least a thousand words a day. We have a strange idea about writing: that it can be done, and done well, without a great deal of effort. Dancers practice every day, musicians practice every day, even when they are at the peak of their careers – especially then. Somehow, we don’t take writing as seriously. But writing – writing wonderfully – takes just as much dedication. Theodora Goss Dance, Believe, Writing 19 Copy quote It is not that practice makes perfect but that practice is perfect, combining effort with an openness to grace. David Richo Practice, Perfect, Effort David Richo (2002). “How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving”, p.13, Shambhala Publications 9 Copy quote Show source School is practice for future life, practice makes perfect and nobody's perfect, so why practice? Billie Joe Armstrong School, Practice, Perfect 169 Copy quote To sum up: it's time to rewrite the maxim that practice makes perfect. The truth is, practice makes myelin, and myelin makes perfect. Daniel Coyle Practice, Perfect, Truth Is Daniel Coyle (2010). “The Talent Code: Greatness isn't born. It's grown”, p.44, Random House 9 Copy quote Show source
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said to encourage someone to continue to do something many times, so that they will learn to do it very well
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Practice makes perfect, and he will not accept second best in any preparations before a tournament, or during it.
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We got the song structures worked out so now we just have to play them over and over again, they say practice makes perfect.
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—used to say that people become better at something if they do it oftenIf you want to be a good writer, you should write every day. Remember, practice makes perfect.
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What creates the difference between expert and amateur performance? Can anyone become an elite athlete or professional musician with enough practice, or is genetic talent the deciding variable? These questions are examples of the age-old nature versus nurture debate.
In fact, the answer to this question has been the subject of considerable interest and research. A landmark 1993 study suggested that practice accounted for about 80% of the difference between elite performance and amateur performance.
These findings led to the popular notion of the "10,000-hour rule," or the idea that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert. Another major study, however, challenged the idea that anyone can become an expert with enough practice.
How Much Does Practice Matter?
In that study, which appeared in Psychological Science in 2014, researchers analyzed the results of 88 different studies of practice and performance in numerous areas including music, sports, education, professions, and games. All of these studies looked at people who were acquiring a new skill.
The researchers assessed factors including how much the people practiced and how good they eventually became at the new skill. Just how big of a role did practice really play?
Unsurprisingly, practicing a new skill does have an important role in the learning process. However, the researchers found that practice alone only accounted for an average of 12% of individual differences in performance across various domains.
Practice accounted for 26% of the variance in games, 21% in music, and 18% for sports. But when it came to education and professions, practice made far less of a difference, with just 4% of the variance attributed to practice in the domain of education and less than 1% for professions.
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So if practice is only one piece of the puzzle, what other factors contribute to learning and skill development? A few of the things that might be important include your overall intelligence, how early you start learning a new skill, your memory capacity, and inborn talent.
While the age-old saying suggests practice makes perfect, researchers have found practice alone doesn't necessarily lead to success. Instead, experts suggest the right kind of practice is what really matters when trying to optimize learning and increase skills.
While hands-on experience is often touted as the only way to learn a new skill, it leaves out another very important type of rehearsal—mental practice.
Mental practice involves imagining the procedures you must go through to perform a task. For example, a pianist might mentally practice a piece of music while an actor might mentally rehearse his lines in a play.
One 2008 study found that medical students who combined mental practice with hands-on experience did better when performing real surgery than those who had only relied on physical practice and textbook reading.
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Researchers have also found that the way a person practices influences how well a skill is learned. In a 2013 study, a team of researchers analyzed data collected from more than 850,000 participants as the players learned new skills playing an online game called "Axon."
In the game, players guide a neuron from one connection to the next by clicking on possible targets. The purpose is to test how well participants perceive information and make decisions as well as how quickly they act.
What the researchers were interested in when looking at the game, however, was what kind of effect practice had on game performance. And they noticed some players, who practiced the same amount as others, displayed much higher scores than the rest.
By analyzing the data, the researchers were able to see that these high-scoring players had spaced out their playing sessions more, suggesting that they spent more time investigating how the game worked than the lower-scoring players. These spaced-out explorations early on paid off in better performance as the players became more skilled.
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How to Make the Most of Practice
So how can you practice in a way that will effectively foster skill development? Here are some tips for making your practice count.
Spend time early on becoming familiar with the process and tools you need to perform the skill.Vary your practice sessions early on to help maintain interest and enjoyment.Be courageous and don’t be afraid to make mistakes; research has shown that optimal learning often requires making errors.Remember that exploration is an important part of learning any new skill.
While practice might not necessarily make your skills perfect, it certainly is still an important piece of the learning puzzle. By balancing methods that include mental rehearsal, hands-on practice, exploration, and other forms of learning, you can optimize skill development and become a more efficient learner.
Summary
Becoming an elite expert in any area takes years, and practice is ultimately just one piece of the puzzle. And, while practice is surely important, experts continue to debate the degree and effect that practice really has on performance.
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What Does Practice Makes Perfect Mean?
at Does Practice Makes Perfect Mean? Grammar Tools Word Unscrambler Character Counter Grammar Checker Random Word Generator Random Letter Generator Blog Grammar Tips Word Compare FAQ Start Writing What Does Practice Makes Perfect Mean? Maggie Cramer July 25, 2020 Common Phrases You’ve likely been told “practice makes perfect” many times before by your parents or a teacher, coach, or other mentor. It’s an extremely common expression—and a pretty catchy one, too. But do you know what it means? Let’s explore its definition, origin, and the answer to the question that inherently arises from it: Does practice in fact make perfect?! Your writing, at its best Compose bold, clear, mistake-free, writing with Grammarly's AI-powered writing assistant Start writing What Does Practice Makes Perfect Mean? This idiomatic and proverbial expression (more below) is used to convey the idea that the way to become skilled at something is to practice it often. In other words, doing something over and over and over again helps you become proficient or very good at it. (In this expression, the definition of practice is “to do or perform often or habitually.”) Think about it: If you want to be a great pianist, you have to play the piano a lot, right? If you want to become a professional football player, you have to play in lots of games and attend tons of afternoon practices, yes? And if you want to succeed in chemistry, you have to study hard, complete assignments, and take tests, don’t you?When someone tells you that “practice makes perfect,” they’re encouraging you to keep at a particular endeavor—to continue learning and honing the skills that will help you excel in that effort, even master it, and ultimately reach your goals. Here are some example sentences using the phrase practice makes perfect: There were times when I was learning to play guitar that I wanted to give up because it was so difficult. My teacher always said, “Practice makes perfect,” and he was right: I stuck with it, and after years of lessons and practicing at home, I now make a living playing guitar in a band!My high school algebra teacher always makes us do tons and tons of equations; she says that practice makes perfect. Marcia wanted to win the baking competition in New York more than anything in the world. Knowing that practice makes perfect, she made her signature cake at home 15 times before the big day.I wasn’t very good at calligraphy when I started my wedding invitation business. But practice makes perfect, and now clients from all over the country order from me because of my skill. The Phrase’s Origin According to language historians, the idiom and proverb comes from a Latin phrase with a very similar meaning. In English, it most likely dates to the mid-1500s in its present form, although the variation use makes mastery was likely popular before that time. It’s possible practice makes perfect first appeared in writing in the Diary and Autobiography of John Adams, published in part in the 1850s. Like many other proverbs and idioms, its history isn’t entirely clear. Does Practice Really Make Perfect? You might be asking yourself, “If I practice something enough can I truly become perfect at it?” While the word perfect can mean “completely flawless,” or without any fault or defect whatsoever, in terms of this phrase, it simply means “proficient or expert”; in other words, “skilled.” After all, you may have also heard someone say, “There’s no such thing as perfect” or “There’s no such thing as perfection.” Indeed, perfection is difficult to attain, and in some instances impossible. It’s also often objective, meaning open for interpretation. For example, if you study for your English test enough, you may score a 100, which is indeed a perfect grade. If you practice violin for most of your life, will you finally be a perfect player? It depends on who you ask and what their definition of “perfect” is. Most people will say there’s always room for improvement. You may also be asking yourself if practice is the only thing that matters, or if your intelligence, innate talent, and other factors also play important roles in your success with a subject or activity. If you are, you’re not alone: Scientists and researchers have been asking this question for decades, and working to find an answer. (It’s an example of the nature vs. nurture debate, which we discussed when looking at the phrase like father, like son.) What do their studies show?One well-known study suggests that practice accounts for about 80 percent of the difference between an expert-level performance and an amateur performance; it’s this study that seems to have led to the “10,000 rule,” or the idea that if you practice something for 10,000 hours or more, you become an expert at it. (The idea was popularized by Malcolm Gladwell in his book Outliers.) Yet, other newer studies show that while practice is absolutely vital in learning a new skill, it may not play as big of a role as earlier researchers thought. While scientists may not fully concur on what percentage practice plays in success, they do agree that even if you’re incredibly smart or born with an amazing knack for something, practice is still very important in helping you achieve proficiency and expertise. Though, practice alone doesn’t guarantee a successful outcome. What Are Idioms and Proverbs? Practice makes perfect is considered both an idiom and a proverb. An idiom is an expression with an intended meaning that typically can’t fully be understood just by looking at the words that comprise it. Even if you’ve never heard the term idiom, you have most likely heard many idiomatic expressions. Here are just a few of the most common idioms used today: You’re in hot water. His boss gave him the ax. It’s time to face the music. You’ve hit the nail on the head.If you took the first example literally, you’d think it was describing a person standing in a bathtub full of hot water, perhaps. But the expression is actually used to describe a person who’s in trouble. Likewise, rather than literally being handed a tool for chopping wood, if you get the ax from your boss, it means you’re getting fired. It’s time to face the music means that it’s time to come to terms with the consequences of your actions. And when someone has hit the nail on the head, they’ve gotten an answer exactly right or done something exactly as it should have been done.Practice makes perfect is a little different than other idioms, in that if you take it at face value, you’re likely to understand its intended meaning. However, if you take it entirely literally, you may understand it to mean that practice makes you absolutely perfect at something, when in fact, the expression is used more figuratively to mean that practice helps you become good or proficient in a skill. A proverb is a short, common phrase or saying that imparts wisdom and advice or shares a universal truth. Synonyms of the term proverb include adage, aphorism, and maxim. Here are some additional examples of well-known proverbs: Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Blood is thicker than water. A picture is worth a thousand words. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.Discover many more idioms and proverbs here.Some language experts also consider practice makes perfect a cliché. What is a cliché? A trite, overused expression; a phrase that has perhaps become too commonplace. For example, the saying end all be all is considered by many to be a cliché. Summary The idiomatic and proverbial expression practice makes perfect is used to convey that doing something repeatedly can lead to proficiency in it. It means that to become very good at something, be it a subject in school or a musical instrument or sport, you should practice it regularly, over and over. Maggie CramerFor the past 15 years, I've dedicated my career to words and language, as a writer, editor, and communications specialist and as a language arts educator. I'm excited to explore all things English with you and The Word Counter! I currently reside in Asheville, North Carolina. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Writing, Literature, and Publishing from Emerson College and a Master of Education (MEd) in Secondary English Education from the University of Florida. You can find me on LinkedIn, or access my online portfolio here! 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Practice Makes Perfect: Definition, Meaning and OriginLast Updated onMay 28, 2023The phrase "practice makes perfect" signifies the idea that repeated practice or activity leads to improvement and, eventually, mastery. It's often associated with skill acquisition, learning, and the path to becoming an expert.
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"Practice makes perfect" implies that regular exercise or practice of a skill or activity will lead to proficiency or mastery in it.
What Does "Practice Makes Perfect" Mean?
The idiom "practice makes perfect" conveys the notion that consistent repetition of a skill or task is the key to becoming adept or perfect at it. If you're doing something under the guidance of "practice makes perfect," you're likely trying to improve your skills through repeated efforts.
Key aspects of the idiom's meaning include:
Emphasizes the value of repetition in learning
Associated with skill development and mastery
It could be applied to virtually any skill or field of knowledge
Where Does "Practice Makes Perfect" Come From?
The expression practice makes perfect originates from the mid-1500s. It’s originally an Anglo-American phrase adopted from the Latin "Uses promptos facit." The first iteration of the phrase in writing is in “Diary and Autobiography of John Adams,” written by Gregory Titelman and published in 1761.
Historical Example
"These divisions should be frequently exercised in their relative duties, for practice makes perfect, and perfection is mostly attended with success, and sham lights both amuse and instruct crews."
- Seamanship, Both in Theory and Practice, 1813
10 Examples of "Practice Makes Perfect" in Sentences
Here are some examples of using the idiom in sentences:
After hours of trying, I finally parsed it out and understood the complex problem. Practice makes perfect!
I've been practicing the piano every day because practice makes perfect.
Sometimes, it's better to let it be and continue practicing patiently, for practice makes perfect.
Practice makes perfect, so let's run through the presentation one more time.
She's been preparing for the interview non-stop because she knows that practice makes perfect.
How time flies! It seems like just yesterday we were beginners, but consistent training shows that practice makes perfect.
To excel in any field, always remember that practice makes perfect.
I'm game for another round of chess; after all, practice makes perfect.
Practice makes perfect, so don't give up on learning to code just because it's challenging now.
Let's stay in touch and keep practicing our language skills together because practice makes perfect.
Examples of "Practice Makes Perfect" in Pop Culture
The phrase "practice makes perfect" is commonly found in various media, from motivational speeches and educational materials to music and films.
Some examples include:
The song "Practice Makes Perfect" by Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra has the lyrics, "If practice makes perfect, let's try that old embrace."
"Practice Makes Perfect" is a 2009 romance novel by Julie James.
Other/Different Ways to Say "Practice Makes Perfect"
There are several alternative expressions that convey a similar meaning to "practice makes perfect."
Some of these include:
Repetition is the mother of learning
Drill leads to skill
Mastery comes from practice
Perfection comes through practice
Constant practice leads to perfection
You can use these alternatives interchangeably depending on the context and the activity involved.
10 Frequently Asked Questions About "Practice Makes Perfect"
What does "practice makes perfect" mean?
"Practice makes perfect" implies that persistent practice or repetition of a task or activity leads to improvement and eventually mastery.
How can I use "practice makes perfect" in a sentence?
"If you want to become a better writer, you need to write every day. After all, practice makes perfect."
Where does the idiom "practice makes perfect" come from?
The exact origin is unknown, but it's a part of English proverbs since the 16th century. The earliest recorded usage is from John Adams' Diary.
Can people use the phrase in written communication?
Yes, the phrase can be used in both formal and informal written communication, such as emails, articles, academic writing, and motivational speeches.
Are there any regional differences in using the phrase?
The phrase is universally used in English-speaking countries and understood across different regions.
Can the phrase "practice makes perfect" be used in an academic context?
Yes, the phrase is commonly used in academic contexts to encourage consistent practice and learning.
Is it okay to use the phrase when talking about a group of people?
Yes, it can be used when discussing a group's actions or efforts, such as "the team knows that practice makes perfect."
Is it okay to use the phrase to express motivation?
Yes, it is often used to motivate and encourage persistence and repeated efforts, especially in the face of challenges.
What's the difference between "practice makes perfect" and "perfect practice makes perfect"?
"Practice makes perfect" implies that repeated practice leads to mastery, while "perfect practice makes perfect" suggests that practicing correctly or efficiently is what leads to perfection.
Can one use the phrase in a sporting context?
Yes, it is frequently used in sports to emphasize the importance of consistent training and practice for improving skills and performance.
Final Thoughts About "Practice Makes Perfect"
To conclude, the idiom "practice makes perfect" embodies the concept of perseverance and continuous effort. It advocates the idea that persistent practice can lead to mastery of a skill or task.
Key aspects of the phrase:
Indicates the importance of persistent practice in skill improvement
Highlights the process of achieving mastery through consistent effort
It has a positive connotation and is suitable for various contexts
Use this idiom when you want to emphasize the value of consistent practice or motivate someone to keep trying despite challenges. The phrase is versatile and can be employed in a variety of contexts to effectively communicate the idea of progression toward perfection through consistent practice.
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practice makes perfect Also found in: Acronyms.
practice makes perfectproverb Practicing or repeatedly doing something will make one become proficient or skillful at it. A: "I just can't seem to get the rhythm of this song quire right." B: "Keep at it—practice makes perfect!" You can't expect to start a new sport and be amazing at it right away. As is always the case, practice makes perfect.See also: make, perfect, practiceFarlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2022 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.Practice makes perfect.Prov. Cliché Doing something over and over again is the only way to learn to do it well. Jill: I'm not going to try to play the piano anymore. I always make so many mistakes. Jane: Don't give up. Practice makes perfect. Child: How come you're so good at peeling potatoes? Father: I did it a lot in the army, and practice makes perfect.See also: make, perfect, practiceMcGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.practice makes perfectFrequently doing something makes one better at doing it, as in I've knit at least a hundred sweaters, but in my case practice hasn't made perfect. This proverbial expression was once put as Use makes mastery, but by 1560 the present form had become established. See also: make, perfect, practiceThe American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.practice makes perfect COMMON People say practice makes perfect to mean that if you practise something enough, you will eventually be able to do it perfectly. It is like learning to ride a bike. You may fall off a few times but practice makes perfect.See also: make, perfect, practiceCollins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. © HarperCollins Publishers 2012practice makes perfect regular exercise of an activity or skill is the way to become proficient in it.See also: make, perfect, practiceFarlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017ˌpractice makes ˈperfect (saying) a way of encouraging people by telling them that if you do an activity regularly you will become very good at it: If you want to learn a language, speak it as much as you can. Practice makes perfect!See also: make, perfect, practiceFarlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017practice makes perfectThe more one does something, the better at it one becomes. This ancient proverb began as use makes perfect. In English it dates from the fifteenth century but probably was a version of a much older Latin proverb. It exists in many languages, so presumably most people agree. Ralph Waldo Emerson almost did: “Practice is nine-tenths,” he wrote (Conduct of Life: Power, 1860). An English writer in the Spectator of May 10, 1902, differed: “Practice never makes perfect. It improves up to a point.”See also: make, perfect, practiceThe Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer Copyright © 2013 by Christine AmmerSee also:teach a man to fishit takes a villagevillagewhen the tree falls, the monkeys scattera little knowledge is a dangerous thinga little learning is a dangerous thingbetter an egg today than a hen tomorrowthe best-laid plans go astraybest-laid plans go astray, thebest-laid schemes/plans, the
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Third, practice makes perfect. Read Acing the Interview: How To Ask & Answer the Questions That Will Get You the Job by Tony Beshara (Amacom; $16.95).Since you askedSince practice makes perfect, the state of Oregon will now permit you to dial the area code when placing local phone calls.BRIEFLY COMMUNITYPRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Tyne & Wear Fire Brigade training with the new rescue boat, which helped save more than 100 in the floodsSwift decision that saved livesBut as with any creative programmes, the key to all of this is that practice makes perfect - well, half-decent at least.web: Joy of decks at the touch of a button; DJ Mixstation 4/Virtual Sounds (PC), eJayTo me, the bottom line is practice makes perfect. If a pilot isn't willing to practice this high-performance maneuver, he or she should land straight ahead.Turnbacks again"Practice Makes Perfect" is the theme of an international conference to take place in Vancouver, B.C., November 4-7, 2007.CalendarPractice makes perfect. Borescope the TOW launcher like it says in Chapter 2 of both TM 9-2350-252-10-2 and TM 9-2350-284-10-2.TOW the PM lineRemember, practice makes perfect, and passion persuades.Polished presenting skills provide payoffsDoes practice makes perfect? He tinkles a Steinway concert grand at home and this rare beauty (on sale) at the store.Who's in storeJust like playing the piano or kicking a soccer ball, practice makes perfect. Meerkat pups start with the basics: dead scorpions, which--unlike live ones--pose no threat.Learning the ropes: meerkat pups get a lesson on how to survive in the wildThey say practice makes perfect, but don't hold your breath, because you can't make a bulldog a pointer.RYDING HIGH ON HYPEThe easy-to-understand text is dotted with very helpful explanatory boxes (in the tradition of "Idiot's Guide" books) with such titles as "Practice Makes Perfect," "Universal Language," "Music to Your Ears." Each chapter ends with "The Least You Need To Know"--the summation points of that chapter's information.The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Piano ChordsPractice makes perfect, or at least as perfect as one can get, and master practitioner Gray's collection of the 25 best challenges from the first year of the Ruby Quiz (a feature of the Ruby Talk mailing list) offers plenty of practice.Best of Ruby quiz; vol. 1"Everyone has heard of the old saying practice doesn't make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect," said Julie.Practice smartAlthough "practice makes perfect" in some situations, physicians' knowledge and performance may decline with the passage of time, suggests Stephen B.Doctors who have been in practice longer may provide lower quality of care
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