"1% Better Everyday" Is Not a Practical Quote
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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.
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.