'Practice' is its own skill — on the hardwood, home fields, corner office to home life
- Mary Priller
- Mar 23
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 23
When your career and passions converge with the tempo and hardwoods of March Madness (not the LED options that just got nixed) like getting my certification in AI and prepping this month (aka practicing) for the PMP exam with PMI, I googled quotes on "practice" and "famous basketball" and this one came up. It's in debate online as to whether or not NBA scoring champion Allen Iverson actually said it, but it resonated with me like a 3-pointer at the buzzer, so I'm running with it.
"When you're not practicing, someone else is getting better." Seems really fitting on the timing, like a shot clock. An up-and-in phrase that is universally applicable; delivering the point(s) in sports, workplaces, to home life, family and friendships. Practice makes us better; continuing to do it, its own skill. It takes commitment, awareness and desire. It can feel like a heavy "add-on" and hard to fit in or cadence-worthy. But do it. Practice your intellect and skills; get out of your learning "comfort zone." Practice humility and kindness. Practice being a good listener and buddy to someone. Practice good stewardship to your community, neighbors and the earth. Practice what gives you joy and excitement. I'm thinking that getting in the "practice" to practice may help us all be that "someone" Iverson (or ghost quote person) says is getting better! ----
