If you're a sports fan, you've no doubt seen NBA Star Allen Iverson's infamous but funny 2002 rant about missing "practice." If you haven't, watch the YouTube video. It's a classic among sports fans.

We all hate to practice. It started when we were in school, playing sports or playing in the band. Practice was boring. Sure, people like Gretzky, Bird and Kenny G have talked about how much they always loved practice, but most of us would admit it's just not that fun.

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

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