Deliberate practice is practice that focuses on tasks beyond your current level of competence and comfort. It requires “considerable, specific and sustained effort to do something you can’t do well- or even at all” (Ericsson, Prietula, & Cokely, The making of an expert, 2007). It is highly concentrated, mindful practice. There is a saying that says “practice makes perfect”. However, I strongly disagree. 

Sometimes, we can all struggle with setting or striving for goals that require a great deal of persistence. While we are often invited to “dream big dreams”, “shoot for the moon” and “think positive”, rarely does this seem to be result in improved outcomes.  Goal setting will not work in this context. However, projecting towards a desired future state, expecting setbacks along the way, and creating a plan for continuing towards a goal is much more effective. WOOP has been found to enhance this process. 

Wellbeing is a well-known and well researched determinant of success. It increases our ability to function. According to a meta-analysis involving almost 300 studies and 275,000 people worldwide, wellbeing leads to success in every domain in our lives,