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Another 10000 Myth Busted!

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Oh, good!

We can kill another maxim that has not a drop of scientific proof behind it.

The first one we killed was the 10,000 hours of practice to make one an expert.  While Malcolm Gladwell can tell you a good story, he plays fast and loose with his facts.  I hit the roof when my son told me about this rule because it made zero sense to me.

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America’s Got Talent? Yes, and it does beat practice…

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We have been deluged recently with books and articles extolling the need to practice, practice, practice.  Now, don’t get me wrong- I, too, understand the need for honing one’s craft.  But, I am sick and tired of folks neglecting the need to recognize talent.

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