We have all heard the expression “practice makes perfect” throughout life starting in childhood. Then in 1993 Malcolm Gladwell’s book Outliers, l went on to popularize the concept that a person becomes an expert with just “10,000 hours” of focused practice. This has been debated and proven incorrect on many levels. What we do know is that practice is needed to learn and improve on any function. In today's episode, Susan discusses:

* The importance of practice
* How special brain tissue helps us acquire mastery
* Four ways to get the most out of your practice