Repetition — The True Secret to Success

Paulie Stabbs
Nov 6 · 3 min read

“I fear not the man who has practice 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who is practiced one kick 10,000 times” — Bruce Lee

Repetition. It’s why many loathe the gym, and hate their job. It’s what makes simple tasks feel unbearable, or small simple movements compound into injuries. Like any seasoned athlete knows, however, it’s a necessary ingredient to preparing for the field.

Repetition is how we train our brains to adapt to a new movement or activity. Doing something once, or even a few times, is often not enough for us to learn…

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