Rethinking Mastery: Challenging the 10,000-Hour Rule

This chapter challenges the popularized concept of the 10,000-hour rule as the sole determinant of mastery in a field. It explores alternative perspectives on achieving mastery, emphasizing the importance of basic competence, joy in learning, and the existence of numerous highly skilled individuals beyond the exceptional few. The chapter also discusses the protagonist's pursuit of mastery in various disciplines and the satisfaction found in trying new activities.