How do/did you guys practice?

[JesseAllred]

I second the above. BY FAR, the best way to improve your game in the quickest time period.

I would add, after this, you should Play God in whatever game you are trying to master. This silences critics about playing those better than you. If you need a monetary incentive, take your fun money and gamble with God. If you win, you keep your money, if you lose, buy your wife something with it.

I did this 20 years ago and went form a D player to a B+ player in a month.

After not playing for 14 years and losing my perfect vision, I am just starting again. It's difficult to muster the discipline necessary, but the payoff is worth it. The mental errors seem to drip away and you find that every shot an easy shot when you don't hurt yourself with missed position.

I've tried using that betting method to put pressure on my practice routines and when the losing fee is buying my wife something she always seems to be there sharking me! haha...guess I'll have to keep it a secret until after i'm done.