I think that anyone can become tremendously success at what they do as long as they approach the learning process in a way that isn't self-paralyzing. - Joshua Waitzkin

My chess rivals were taking lessons, competing at every weekend tournament, while I was on a boat crashing through big waves. But I would come back with new ideas and a full tank of energy and determination. The ocean has always healed me…

In all disciplines, there are times when a performer is ready for action, and times when he or she is soft, in flux, broken-down or in a period of growth.

So the aim is to minimize repetition as much as possible, by having an eye for consistent psychological and technical themes of error.