Books similar to So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love. Deliberate Practice: What It Is and Why You Need It. To learn any new skill or gain expertise you need to practice, practice, practice.
There isn’t much debate about that. But here’s what you might not know: scientific research shows that the quality of your practice is just as important as the quantity. And, more interestingly, these scientists also believe that expert-level performance is primarily the result of expert-level practice NOT due to innate talent. This concept is known as deliberate practice, and it’s incredibly powerful. First, let’s look at what the experts have to say. People believe that because expert performance is qualitatively different from normal performance the expert performer must be endowed with characteristics qualitatively different from those of normal adults.
The common view held until recently was that expert-level performance was simply the result of talent and “natural abilities.” Think about your own views for a moment. Have you ever thought you’re not cut out to do something due to a lack of talent? Psychology at Florida State University. K. Anders Ericsson. September 26, 2013 Finding The Meaning Of The Sports Gene – An Interview With David Epstein via Dan Peterson If you watch this video of a young Lionel Messi, who was probably still working towards his 10,000 hours of structured practice total at the time, you can’t help but wonder what secret ingredient he has in his genes.
He clearly has something else, something that was already there at age 5 and something that the other kids didn’t have. David Epstein, former senior writer at Sports Illustrated, has been on a search for that extra something. Read more Tags: 10000-hour rule, BDNF, Dan McLaughlin, David Epstein, K. May 22, 2013 10,000 Hours Of Practice May Not Be Enough The 10,000 hour theory has become the American dream for developing athletes. Read more. Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000-Hour Rule Visualized: Practice Makes Perfect. One of the most interesting parts of Malcolm Gladwell’s fantastic book Outliers is his discussion of the “10,000-hour rule,” which posits that it takes about 10,000 hours of dedicated practice to truly master a skill, be it playing the violin, computer programming, or skateboarding.
Gladwell covers several tantalizing examples, from the Beatles to Bill Gates, and argues that the biggest factor in their success is not innate talent or blind luck, but rather dedication to their chosen craft. It’s an empowering message, and one that suggests that almost anyone can succeed if they put in the time (could those saccharine posters be right?). Of course, privilege and luck can greatly ease the way, but there’s little substitute for 10,000 hours of work. This infographic, created for the blog Zintro by Nowsourcing, takes a closer look at practice and the 10,000-hour rule. Of course, as Kurt Cobain said, “Practice makes perfect, but nobody’s perfect, so why practice?”
Courtesy of Zintro. Can 10,000 hours of practice make a genius? In his book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell made an interesting observation: that people who rose above the rest and achieved incredible success in their respective endeavors all have one thing in common: they spent at least 10,000 hours learning and internalizing and perfecting their crafts.
The 10,000-hour theory was originally formulated by Dr. K. Anders Ericsson, professor of psychology at Florida State University. That applies to all the top artists, musicians, writers, and business leaders. Wayne Gretzky played hockey for 10,000 hours growing up. Dan McLaughlin, a 30-year-old professional photographer from Oregon, decided to put this theory to the test, and committed himself to 10,000 hours of mastering golf -- to the point of hoping to become a PGA golf champ. How long would it take to reach the 10,000-hour threshold? 10,000 Hours Of Practice Won't Necessarily Make You An Expert.