115 - How To Build The Habit Of Guitar Practice

Set a specific goal - will help with power & motivation
Research has shown that a goal like “practice guitar regularly” is too abstract. You’ll benefit from being more specific about what you aim to do and how often.
So don’t say, “I’ll practice the guitar regularly.” instead, Say, “I’ll practice the guitar for 15 minutes each day.”
Having a clear objective makes it less daunting to get started and easier to see your progress.
Use the BGA ultimate song list to set a goal

Create a practice space
Use visual cues such as a practice log
Jerry Seinfeld strategy
- Year calendar - red marker cross off - don't break the chain
- Doesn't actually do it - wrongly credited
Reason for doing the sheets for the 365-day practice challenge
Systems, not goals

Cues - activity based and time-based- habit stacking - e.g. after breakfast, you practice guitar ac
Bookend days
Same time to build the habit
1% better - approximately 15 minutes of your day - 37 times better - or about 91 hours a year
Be patient think weeks and months instead of hours and days

‘It really doesn't matter how long. If you practice with your (body), no amount is enough. If you practice with your head, two hours is plenty.’ Anders Ericsson
It's not how many hours you put in but what you put in the hours
Deliberate practice - feedback - The first effective feedback system is measurement - The second effective feedback system is coaching
Deliberate practice is not a comfortable activity. It requires sustained effort and concentration.
But if you can maintain your focus and commitment, you will reap the rewards, which is to get the most out of what you’ve got.
Seven essential skills
Accountability

Get a clear why - help with motivation & willpower
Develop a cue-based system - using activity or time - habit stacking
Be Deliberate - measure progress & get a coach - to help you see progress and keep you moving forward
Be consistent & Be Patient