Deliberate practice is something that really fascinates me, because it never seems like I have enough time. I've picked up "How to Read a Book", but it will hav

Deliberate practice is something that really fascinates me, because it never seems like I have enough time. I've picked up "How to Read a Book", but it will have to wait until I'm done with my current non-fiction book (I try to keep focused on one non-fiction book at a time). Reflection and deep understanding are important, but the mantra of "good enough" is very powerful as well, and perhaps the fastest way to "ingest" something is by pushing yourself, hard, to do something "impossible", well beyond your limits. Some people would say that if you could do it, it's not "well beyond your limits", but how do you know until you try? For me, I have a tendency both to get distracted easily, and occasionally focus deeply (perhaps too deep) on highly specialized subjects. C++ is my current obsession, and not necessarily because I like it; there's just so many dark corners. I do need to learn and practice more deliberately, but also push myself, hard, out of my comfort zone. And sorry to continue the free association (see how I get distracted easily?), but I feel that perhaps rejection therapy wouldn't be needed if people took more challenging opportunities, with the inevitable failures being all the rejection therapy they need.