This adds to that, just the mentality that regardless what you do, technique will always build the foundation, that progression, speed, 'skill' is always a result. Something I've tried to live by, again mostly with soccer, as I enjoy it, but also as somewhat of a general thing. To perfect the basics, get everything right. Directly relates to the thought that nothing should be forced in life, in trying to succeed at something. Forcing something, you create or sometimes perpetuate habits that lead to stress and negativity. Not saying that the easy way is always right, that hard work and time shouldn't be put into things you care about, but when it comes down to something, if you know how to do something, and you focus on doing it right, it WILL fall into place in time.
That was a wild tangent. Although I managed to keep it on track. Thank god.