I think your analysis is spot on. Improving is a slightly more complex cycle. Improvement looks something like this:<p>Do -&gt; analyze strengths and weaknesses -&gt; try to do better.<p>That middle part is way more successful with the help of a good coach. Really quick learners (&quot;talent&quot;) can fill in that middle step on their own, but would ultimately benefit from a coach.<p>When your work cycle is:<p>do -&gt; do again -&gt; do again -&gt; do again<p>you&#x27;ll improve a bit, but pretty quickly plateau.