Practice Makes Perfect

"Practice makes perfect." Heard by millions through the years, this phrase rings true in many areas of life. Whether an instrument, sport, job, or relationship, the more practice the better the results will be. I have experienced this in many areas of my life, especially in my job and instrument playing. I love playing the piano. However, it took time. I didn't wake up and suddenly become a good pianist. I had to practice. Every day I practice different chord patterns, key strokes, and songs; and all this allows me more ease and experience the next time I play those sounds. By practicing every day, I build up confidence in myself and in my ability. I also needed to practice at my job. I work at a golf course, and while it is not the most tedious job in the world, I had to practice to get better. By doing such things as picking the driving range or cleaning carts, I now know the most effective way to complete those tasks well, and this allows me to save time. I can do this because I practiced. Practice takes diligence and patience, but if one is willing to stick with what he is practicing, he will be almost perfect with his outcome.