Before I read The Art of Practice, I didn’t really have a strategy for building skills. I relied on finding a good teacher, training with them as much as I could, and taking their feedback. Everything came down to the quality of the mentor and how many hours I put in. That got me to a certain level, but I lacked intention and a clear path to becoming the best I could be in dancing and martial arts. This book changed how I look at my practice. It answered a question I’d been stuck on for a long time: how do I make sure all the effort I put into dancing and boxing makes me as good as I can be, as fast as possible? I’m still early and the results will take time. But I now feel confident building a practice plan tailored to me, and I expect it to help me improve faster than I thought possible. That’s thanks to the hard-earned lessons and research Laido put into this work. If you’re unsure how to grow your skills, where to focus, or how to get the most progress out of the effort you’re already putting in, this book is a must-have.