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Ep. 39: DAVID EPSTEIN on Skills, Practice, and the Subtle Art of Cultivating a Meaningful Career
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Mastery Debates: Deliberate Practice vs. Talent
This chapter examines the disagreements between two authors on mastery and deliberate practice, particularly critiquing the 10,000-hour rule as an oversimplification. It highlights the complexity of skill acquisition, emphasizing that individual variability and talent play crucial roles in achieving proficiency. Through their evolving perspectives and examples from fields like chess, the authors illustrate the nuanced relationship between practice, cognitive demands, and the definition of expertise.
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