The Practice Perfect Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ben Carpenter
My journey of learning how to become a world class musician by distilling the tips, tricks, tactics, motivation, and pitfalls all musicians need to know in order to achieve rapid growth, both with their instrument and their life.
In this episode we go into why we all need to remove Lazy Sundays from our lives. Days off should be earned and not taken out of laziness and starting with changing your Sundays could be the start to changing your life.
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Committing to something is to jump off the cliff and grow wings on the way down while hoping that we can learn to fly before we hit the ground. In this episode we go into a simple idea that is radically hard to execute against.
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Mentions:
Tim Ferriss Experiment - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=comuXgvwtjk
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What do flying planes, cooking, and practicing an instrument all have in common? In this episode we dive into an idea that can radically improve skill development and overall skill growth and how to start implementing it today.
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Everyone has dreams and visions about what they would accomplish if they simply just had more time. In this episode we'll be covering not only how to create more time in your life, but also how to allocate that time once it is available.
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We are frequently our own worst enemies, constantly getting in our own way or allowing self sabotage. In this episode we will go into ways to remove barriers to entry and the power of setting up a practice space.
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In this episode we dive into a simple idea that can have a very prolific impact on your ability to follow through whenever you're struggling with staying focused on the task at hand (long practice sessions anyone?) and just want to give up.
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BOOKS MENTIONED:
"Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds", David Goggins
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While there are a million unique ways to practice, train, and grow your skill, they call all be distilled down into three types of practice. One that will cause you to stagnate and plateau, one that will grow your skill, and one that will massively increase your skill. Understanding how these three types of practices differ is your first step down the path to unlocking your potential and rapidly growing your skill.
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BOOKS MENTIONED:
"Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise", Anders Ericsson & Robert Pool
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The idea of mindset may sound woo woo or fluffy, but it is a key element in achieving success and mastery at whatever endeavor you are currently pursuing. In this episode we dive into mindset and why it is important. Additionally we will talk about the one and only variable that truly matters when it comes to achieving mastery.
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BOOKS MENTIONED:
"Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise", Anders Ericsson & Robert Pool
"Mindset: The New Psychology of Success", Carol S. Dweck
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While there are many reasons people don't poses extraordinary abilities, the comfort of maintaining homeostasis in the body is a strong contributor. Homeostasis is the enemy of progress and growth. Whether you are trying to master an instrument or get in better shape, the homeostasis rut is a comfortable, yet dangerous, place to get stuck. Along the way, we will discuss what the traditional approach to learning is and why it is another contributing factor in hindering your success and mastery.
BOOKS MENTIONED: "Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise", Anders Ericsson & Robert Pool
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In this episode I go into my thoughts on dealing with negative people, trolls, and overall toxic people. I include my framework of how I re-frame these kinds of people so I can get on with my day and my life.
"You can do so much in ten minutes' time. Ten minutes, once gone, are gone for good. Divide your life into 10-minute units and sacrifice as few of them as possible in meaningless activity." - Ingvar Kamprad, Ikea Founder (1926- )
Most of us end up wasting more time than we realize. We have so many small 5-10 minute windows that simply get thrown away for lack of clarity or purpose. In this episode I go into how to maximize the most out of these small windows by using Guerrilla Practice.
Whether you believe you can or you can’t, you’re right. In this episode I talk about the Attribution Theory, why it’s important, and how you can start using it to master your craft.
Half of the challenge to good practice is just showing up. In this episode I go over ways to increase your ass power index (never though I'd use those words in that order...) and how to get more consistent with showing up to practice.
We've all been there... that moment when you start asking "Is this it? Is this the best I'll ever be?" In this episode I go into depth on what the OK Plateau is and how to break through it.
When it comes to practicing and mastering our craft, most of us have no clue what we should be aiming for. In this episode I go over the ideal percentages of success you should have while training a new skill.
What is flow and what are some ways to tap into it? In this episode I go over some ways to help induce a flow state, and also how to tell if what you're experiencing is indeed flow.
It's what every single music teacher has told us from the beginning of time.... Go Slow! But why?? In this episode I go over some key ideas as to why practicing slowly is truly the key to unlocking your skill.
Why are we totally okay with practicing one thing for hours on end, while trying to learn/practice something else is complete torture? In this episode I go through the 7 keys to practice and explain just how utilizing them can make or break the skill you are trying to learn.
Sometimes valuable insights can show up where we least expect them. In this episode, I share an epiphany I had while teaching myself to juggle.
Most people have good intentions, but never get momentum and move forward. Here I talk about why most people never achieve results and why they stay stuck in a cycle of mediocrity.
Have you ever wondered how muscle memory actually works? If you are like I was, then you may have not even given it much thought. Learning this secret behind muscle memory has the potential to reshape the entire way you look at practice.
There is a common failure point for almost everyone when we first get started. In this episode I talk about what it is, my experiences with it, and how to avoid it in the future.
What do running and success have in common? Absolute focus. Silence those little voices in the back of your head and focus solely on your ultimate goal.
What's the optimal space to learn new material at? In this podcast I talk about the different zones of learning and the best place to position yourself for success.
In this episode I talk about a way to rapidly increase your learning. This technique works in every aspect of life, so try it out with your instrument, your school material, or anything else you're trying to learn!
What's up guys! This is Ben coming at you with another episode! In this episode I talk about the one thing that all top performers have regardless of the field of expertise. I also talk about why eating marshmallows can be detrimental to your long term success!
In this episode I go into what flow is and the four different flow profiles.
If you want to figure out what your flow profile is you can take the quick quiz here!
https://www.flowgenomeproject.com/flow-profile-sk
How did I go from thinking I was at my skill threshold, to transforming my entire mindset around practice?
In this episode, I talk about the creation of the Daily Action Planner in the Practice Perfect Journal and why each section is critical for your day to day success.
Take a step back from the daily grind and look at your week as a whole. Learn how If-Then planning was the key in bridging the gap of Goal Setting and Daily Planning.
In this episode I'll walk you through how you can set yourself up for success by effectively planning out your week.
Setting a goal is the first step into turning the invisible into the visible - Tony Robbins
If you're tired of constantly watching your goals die, this is the lesson for you! In this podcast, I'll go over the three main keys to proper goal setting!
Want to start learning faster? This mnemonic device will break down how you can start retaining more of what you learn!
Why do most goals fail? Why does it feel like we're constantly in this continual cycle of repetition. We do the same thing day after day without knowing where our life is going, and that is a mistake.
On this episode I go into goals and how to start gaining clarity into your own life by reverse engineering your goals!
In this episode I go over Tim Ferriss's DiSSS strategy on how to master any skill and talk about how I intend on utilizing it.
Check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSq9uGs_z0E for Tim's talk on this topic.
This episode breaks down what hard and soft skills are and how to go about practicing them.
Most all of us constantly leave an insane amount on the table, simply because we don't realize that we are capable of more. In this episode I go into a mindset that can help you start achieving more out of your life.
How can we instantly develop drive and a vision for the future? How can seemingly simple associations with top level performers boost our drive for success? In this episode I talk about Ignition and how to use it to our advantage.
What is deep practice and how can it help us in the quest for mastery? I dive into this and more in today's episode!
In this episode, I go into my journey on how I started finding better ways to optimize my time and my life. Also, I break down the Daily Action Planner in the Practice Perfect Journal and show how you can start maximizing your days for total success.
In this episode, I go into detail on a powerful way to start optimizing your time for success. I also talk about how this simple strategy is intertwined with the Practice Perfect Journal.
In today's episode, I dive into why it's important to take a step back and re-learn the fundamentals.
In this episode I talk about how I started getting real with myself and how I changed my mindset around consistent practice.
In this episode I walk you though one of the biggest epiphanies of my life and how you can start applying it directly into your life, practice, and music.
In today's episode I discuss the importance of self recording and how to apply it practically to shortcut your way to success.
We've all had it. That moment when everything shifted and we were ignited with a burning desire to have music, and our instruments, become more than just simple hobbies. In this episode I dive into the moment of ignition for the legendary Nita Strauss, as well as touch on my own personal story.
We all have the same amount of time during the day and many of us (myself included) leave an insane amount on the table every single day. "Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Once I internalized this teaching I realized that I had to implement it immediately. It's truly amazing how much more we can get out of the day by simply determining what we're spending time on, and then aggressively removing anything and everything that does not bring value to our lives.
If you're struggling to find time to practice your instrument, or just need some extra time in your life, take the time to create your own not-to-do list.