Hone

Or think: A hone makes a sharp edge sharper; practice makes a good skill better.

Honing is often about what you stop doing. To hone a piece of writing, you don't necessarily add more words; you remove the fluff until the core message is undeniable. This "via negativa" approach—improvement by elimination—is a vital part of sharpening any process. 3. Iterative Feedback Loops Or think: A hone makes a sharp edge

In a world obsessed with broad generalism, the ability to narrow one's focus and refine a specific talent is what separates the amateur from the master. The Etymology of Excellence you don't necessarily add more words

The meticulous, final stage of refinement that results in precision. Why We Must Hone Or think: A hone makes a sharp edge