The main topic today is about knowing when to move on from a piece of repertoire or an exercise you're working on.

You can move on from a technique once you've achieved a certain level of control, but it's also important to revisit techniques as you progress, as you'll encounter new challenges and insights.

It's important to formulate a plan and implement it for a period before reassessing. This helps you understand your progress and adjust your goals as needed.

You need to be objective about your performance. If you're not progressing, it might be time to take a break. Recognize when you're overtraining or taking on too much, and allow yourself to rest when necessary.

Progression over time is crucial. You can add small amounts of weight or repetitions each week, but be cautious not to increase too much too quickly to avoid injury. Tracking your progress is essential to ensure you're challenging yourself appropriately.

I believe that progress in activities like yoga or weightlifting is valuable, even if you don't aim to become an expert.

If someone points out that you need to work on your fundamentals, it may be time to pause your progression and address those essential skills.

When learning a piece of repertoire, having a performance goal can guide you on when to move on, such as being able to play it from beginning to end with musical shaping and phrasing.

To build strength in any endeavor, whether in startups or exercise, it's vital to maintain good form and practice effectively to avoid injury and ensure progress.