--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I was doing all these hand exercises…" description: "\"I was doing all these hand exercises, trying to move things like other kids, catch things like other kids, and change my reflexes, and I guess I just d..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3a3/apollo-robbins-19904_change_i-was-doing-all-these-hand-exercises-try_2100549.jpg" --- # I was doing all these hand exercises, trying to move… ![“I was doing all these hand exercises, trying to move things like other kids, catch things like other kids, and change my reflexes, and I guess I just didn't stop. That's why if somebody says to me, 'Can I learn this?' I will say, 'Probably, if you can get the psychology right.'” quote by Apollo Robbins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3a3/apollo-robbins-19904_change_i-was-doing-all-these-hand-exercises-try_2100549.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3a3/apollo-robbins-19904_change_i-was-doing-all-these-hand-exercises-try_2100549.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3a3/apollo-robbins-19904_change_i-was-doing-all-these-hand-exercises-try_2100549.jpg) > “I was doing all these hand exercises, trying to move things like other kids, catch things like other kids, and change my reflexes, and I guess I just didn't stop. That's why if somebody says to me, 'Can I learn this?' I will say, 'Probably, if you can get the psychology right.'” [Apollo Robbins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/apollo-robbins/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Persistent practice and mental framing enable skill acquisition; mindset matters as much as technique. **In simple terms:** Practice and mindset lead to learning. Key Takeaway Cultivate the right mindset. Themes skill acquisition mindset perseverance Mood motivational pragmatic Type educational inspirational When to use this quote - sports - music - public speaking Key Concepts neuroscience learning theory Questions to Reflect On - What mindset shifts could improve your learning? - Which skills feel out of reach? 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