http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/woodshedding tag posts with woodshedding Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:26:53 -0800 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:26:53 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/87265/Practice-makes-perfect What are some activities that are like 'going to the gym' for your profession? Earlier this week I was pointing out that playing scales on the guitar is like 'going to the gym' for your playing ability. Playing the scales can be boring, but it helps you build up dexterity and takes the thought and effort out of it when you're trying to pick up new songs. <br> <br> This led me to wonder what other exercises professionals use to keep up their chops. I'm interested in learning what it takes to be a better system administrator/programmer, but I'm curious about all professions: What do you do in order to incrementally build your skills in your line of work? tag:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.87265 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:26:53 -0800 practice work sports hobbies learning exercises woodshedding mullingitover