February 2013
Beginner
358 pages
18h 44m
English
Think of talent not only as a characteristic but as a process that requires mental discipline. Talent is not just an innate ability but something each of us can develop through doing. The most accomplished individuals, from Beethoven to Tiger Woods, worked relentlessly to hone their skills. Being good at what one does involves sacrificing your time, money, and sleep in order to practice, practice, practice. Deliberate practice involves spending hours a day in highly structured activities to improve performance and overcome weakness. Psychologists at Florida State University have observed that it takes a minimum of 10 years of deliberate practice to excel in any field. It is not that ...
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