Well, that would be a measure. The number of lay-ups you do each day as a measure of basketball. The number of miles run as the measure of my ability to finis

Well, that would be a measure. The number of lay-ups you do each day as a measure of basketball. The number of miles run as the measure of my ability to finish a marathon. As you write, you'd become better at getting ideas out of your head. Regardless of the grammar/vocabulary. You would be better at the act.