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This is excellent. About three years ago, I wanted to learn to play the piano. I purchased a series of adult piano tutorials and started out. Then, I realized I wasn't practicing nearly as much or as productively as I should; so I told myself that after I do some chores - make the bed and clean up the kitchen - I will practice the piano. My keyboard was located at that time in a room next to my bedroom, making it easy for me to finish in the bedroom and then slip into the next room to practice. It worked ... for a while. Other life events happen, of course, but the nudge to practice is easier to do and I'm finally making progress.

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These triggers for action are simple and effective ways to get us going. The hardest part is often getting started, then it's easy to maintain the habit. The easier it is to start, the less likely you are to break the habit.

I have never played a musical instrument, although I have always wanted to learn to play the drum. I know, it's not a very difficult instrument, but I'd still like to know how to play it well.

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