10 000 hours to be an expert

We watch professional athletes and anyone who has made it to the top of their profession and they make it look easy. I was amazed to learn when I first read Malcom Gladwell's book about the 10,000 hour rule. Many coaches, parents, and athletes have heard at some point throughout their involvement in sport that 10 years and 10,000 hours of practice are required in order to become an elite athlete. The 10 year / 10,000 hour rule, as it has come to be known, is prominent in popular “talent” books such as Outliers, by Malcolm Gladwell, The Talent Code by [...]