431 - The Power of Immersion (Dojo Conversations Episode 101)

What is the single greatest correlate to success in any pursuit?

This week, Andrew and Jim are chatting all things immersion (including a detour into Adam Sandler movies) and how learning by doing and maintaining an authentic passion can significantly improve your skills. They also touch on the significance of foundational work like instrument maintenance and how it builds leverage for higher-level skills.

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Here's what we cover this week:
00:00 Nostalgic Movie Memories
01:48 Dreams of a Jim Carrey Biopic
02:14 The Adam Sandler Effect
05:38 Memorizing Movies vs. Bagpipe Tunes
15:34 The Importance of Immersion
24:39 Balancing Practice and Enjoyment
30:27 Commandment One: Immersion is Key