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The 10,000hour rule suggests that mastery requires extensive practice from "summary" of Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
In order to truly master a skill or become an expert in a particular field, one must put in a significant amount of practice. This idea is encapsulated in what has come to be known as the 10,000-hour rule. The concept suggests that achieving mastery requires extensive practice, typically around 10,000 hours of it. This notion challenges the traditional belief that innate talent alone is enough to excel in a certain domain. The 10,000-hour rule is based on research conducted by psychologist Anders Ericsson, who studied the practice habits of individuals across various disciplines. His findings revealed that those who reached the pinnacle of success in their respective fields had one thing in common – they had devoted an extraordinary amount of time to practicing their craft. This deliberate practice, characterized by focused and intentional efforts to improve performance, was the key factor that distinguished the exper...
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