If you're a sports fan, you've no doubt seen NBA Star AllenIverson's infamous but funny 2002 rant about missing “practice.” Ifyou haven't, watch the YouTube video. It's a classic among sportsfans.

We all hate to practice. It started when we were in school,playing sports or in the band. Practice was boring. Sure, peoplelike Gretzky, Bird and Kenny G have talked about how much theyalways loved practice, but most of us would admit it's just notthat fun.

And practicing our presentations is the worst. Actually,practicing our presentations is a waste of time because we're justthat good; practicing in front of others is the worst. Whichis why we don't do it (and also because we're just that good), butoh how I wish we would.

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