Clocking up the hours

Lately the harmonica has taken a back seat. Finding time to dedicate to practicing the skills has been difficult and I know now I have lost what little skill i had developed. I am wondering what factors affect my motivation. Do I need a deadline to deliver to? Do i need feedback from others to spur me on? Will aim to put a good few hours in this weekend and then create another podcast.

I have noticed that feedback is a bit difficult with the "F" harmonica as many of the videos are of people using a "C" and I can not replicate their sounds.
Also there appears to be a much more subtle approach to blowing/sucking in order to achieving a pure sound from the top end of an "F" harmonica.

Reflection

A thought came to me as i was practicing "bending" without the use of the harmonica.... if I can pratice techniques without the instrument from time to time is it possible to do the same in developing leadership skills? Can i practice some of the elements of good leadership in contexts where I am not leading?