Nudge

The surprising trait that links elite performers

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Oct 10, 2022
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INSIGHT

10,000-Hour Rule Debunked

  • The 10,000-hour rule, popularized by Malcolm Gladwell, doesn't hold up for elite athletes.
  • Studies show athletes reach top levels with significantly less practice, sometimes half the suggested time.
ANECDOTE

Donald Thomas' Rapid Rise

  • High jumper Donald Thomas achieved world-class success within 16 months of starting.
  • He won gold at the World Championships despite unconventional techniques and attire.
INSIGHT

Childhood Trauma and Elite Performance

  • A study by UK Sport found a link between childhood trauma and super-elite athletes.
  • All 16 super-elite athletes studied experienced significant childhood adversity, compared to only a quarter of elite athletes.
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