Instigator / Pro
4
1512
rating
13
debates
42.31%
won
Topic
#5796

"1% Better Everyday" Is Not a Practical Quote

Status
Finished

The debate is finished. The distribution of the voting points and the winner are presented below.

Winner & statistics
Better arguments
0
3
Better sources
2
2
Better legibility
1
1
Better conduct
1
1

After 1 vote and with 3 points ahead, the winner is...

WyIted
Parameters
Publication date
Last updated date
Type
Rated
Number of rounds
5
Time for argument
One week
Max argument characters
7,500
Voting period
Two weeks
Point system
Multiple criterions
Voting system
Open
Minimal rating
None
Contender / Con
7
1498
rating
34
debates
66.18%
won
Description

Using the motivational quote "I'll get 1% better everyday which means I'll be 100% better in 100 days" as a general mantra for self-improvement is not practical in terms of accurately describing the quantification of literal progression of said quality or characteristic or skill.

Criterion
Pro
Tie
Con
Points
Better arguments
3 point(s)
Better sources
2 point(s)
Better legibility
1 point(s)
Better conduct
1 point(s)
Reason:

Con gives an example of "1% everyday" working in practice. Hence, the quote seems practical when applied to The British Cycling team's performance. Pro argues that it's hard to measure the improvement, but Con's example shows some measurable criteria, and as long as the quote yields positive results, that seems to makes it "practical." Pro never comes back to argue against this example or to dispute that it is enough to negate the resolution.

The description says "accurate," but the resolution says "practical," and I don't see any rule strictly holding Con to the description. So even if the strategy isn't an accurate descriptor, it's practical for achieving desired effects.