In his book, Talent, Tyler Cowen writes, “What is it you do to practice that is analogous to how a pianist practices scales?” Stephen Vafier considers this question in his recent article, Carolina Stories. He uses two fascinating sports examples from Steph Curry and Erin Matson. You will be amazed at their practice routines. I realize most of us aren’t going to develop the skill level of either of these two elite athletes no matter how much we practice.

However, there are other important skills we can develop if we practice, such as leadership and listening, communication and creativity, or trust and time management. I have been in the communication and leadership space for over thirty five years, and every week I read books and blog posts about how to be more effective in each area. These are the scales I practice. Watch the video, read the article, and then answer this question, “What scales do I practice to become better?”