Eating well is a skill, not a trait. Like any skill, it’s learned through practice, mistakes, and gradual improvement. Ericsson argues, in a book this library holds by its existence, that deliberate practice rather than talent is how mastery is built. The apprentice doesn’t expect perfection; they expect learning. “Eating well” is actually a collection of sub-skills: recognizing hunger, detecting satiety, declining food gracefully, cooking simple meals.
This companion covers the skill frame, the apprentice mindset, the sub-skills, today’s lesson, learning from mistakes, and the long apprenticeship. (4 min read)
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