Only deliberate practice does. According to researchers, gaining experience through repetition alone will not make you an expert—it just makes you good at the mistakes contributing to mediocrity. Peak performers know repetition is important, but it must be combined with something more to turn someone into an expert. Here’s what else is needed: Individuals who progress the most meticulously assess outcomes, solicit feedback based on known standards of excellence, and strive to correct tiny flaws once the feedback has been uncovered. Yesterday, we talked about breaking the recruiting process into small measurable steps and creating task level goals. If one of your task level goals is lagging, it’s time to start deliberately practicing. There is a difference between amateur and expert recruiters, and it usually results in dozens of hires.