為什麼很多人練字十幾年卻沒進步？關鍵不在苦練｜《聖教序》行書教程②

Why do so many people practice calligraphy for years, yet still struggle to improve? Is the problem really a lack of effort? In this lesson, I use a real example to reveal a key truth: 👉 Hard practice does not necessarily lead to progress 👉 If the direction is wrong, repetition won’t help Many learners are not stuck because of their hands, but because of their approach. In this lesson based on Shengjiao Xu, you will learn: ✔ When to connect and when to separate strokes (core of running script) ✔ How to write smooth, flowing lines with a natural rhythm ✔ How to judge what looks good — and build aesthetic awareness By comparing the original work, Cha Sheng, and Zhao Mengfu, you will understand why the same character can look very different. If you feel like: 👉 You’ve practiced for a long time but something feels off 👉 You’ve copied many times but still can’t make your writing “come alive” Then this lesson will clarify the key points for you. 📌 High-resolution practice sheets are available in the channel’s Members post. 00:00 Intro & recap: 3 major pitfalls in learning running script 00:06 The question: Why no progress after years of practice? 00:16 Real example: years of copying with little improvement 00:41 Key idea: hard practice ≠ progress 00:59 Method matters | course philosophy 01:11 Example 1: “庸愚皆識其端” 01:15 Core skill: when to connect vs separate strokes 01:40 Stroke control: pressure and variation 01:50 Aesthetic awareness: don’t blindly follow originals 02:02 Structure: handling complex characters like “識” 02:55 Example 2: “明陰洞陽” 02:58 Character origin: evolution of “眀” 03:11 Structural refinement & comparison (Zhao Mengfu) 03:48 Example 3: “賢哲罕窮其數” 03:50 Balance and structural stability 04:13 Achieving a flowing style 05:11 Example 4: “然而天地苞乎陰陽而易識者” 05:13 Stroke connection and flow 05:45 Spacing and proportion 06:33 Key concept: aesthetic sense is critical 06:36 How to build calligraphy aesthetics 07:04 Common mistakes: “易”, “識”, “者” 07:42 Example 5: “以其有像也” 07:44 Advanced structure and flow 08:14 Key challenges: “有”, “像”, “也” 08:38 Ending: materials & membership