Why Generalists Succeed: David Epstein
Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz
The 10,000 Hours Rule Origin and Meaning
The 10,000 hours rule originated from a study on 30 violinists, where the top 10 had spent an average of 10,000 hours in deliberate practice by the age of 20. Deliberate practice involves focused, error-correcting, cognitively engaged, and coached practice with quick feedback, not mindless practicing. This origin led to the popularized 10,000 hours rule.
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