I was recently on vacation with my family, and was working with my 5 year old on her swimming skills. Only a few months before she hated getting into the water and getting her face wet. She now was eager to get into the pool and had no issues going under the water. I was very excited for her as she was showing excellent progress.
As we were practicing her swimming, I praised her for how well she was doing. I then asked my daughter, "What do I always say to you when trying something new?". She immediately responded, “The more I practice the better I become.” This was a good reminder to me, as I sometimes forget the simple things.
This lesson is often forgotten, as we all feel the need for instant satisfaction. My daughter of five has learnt early in life that to succeed you need to put in the hard work. This early lesson will only benefit her as she gets older.
I am sure you have heard these three simple phrases below, however it is sometimes good to be reminded:
· The more I practice the better I become
· Never give up
· Keep it Simple
As my five year old has learnt early in life, to be able to do something well you need to practice. When is the last time you practiced/ perfected your skills or learnt a new skill to better yourself?
“ You just can’t beat the person who won’t give up” - Babe Ruth
