I heard a talk one time about how to be successful at a task. The analogy was made to a boxing match, and the keys were enumerated. To win I must:
1. Fight now. I need to get to work right away. It doesn't matter where in the match I am. It is obviously best if I start fighting at the beginning, but no matter where I am starting to fight now is essential.
2. Fight to win. I need to start fighting with the end goal in mind. I need to do the things that are necessary to win the match. I don't need to concentrate on the frivolous. I need to do the things that matter.
3. Fight furiously. I need to put all of my strength into the fight. I need to have the right attitude when I fight. I need to be effective in my fight. I organized myself in the previous step. This is putting the previous step into action.
4. Fight continuously. I need to be consistent in my battle. I need to put my plan into effect now, and maintain the activity level necessary until the end of the fight.
I began to think how the same talk could be given about practicing the violin. If I put those four principles into action in my practice, I would be a much better violinist. So this month our tips are going to concentrate on these four principles. |
