Study Shows that 10,000 Hours of Practice Isn't the Magic Number

The10,000 hours of practice rulesuggests that it takes about 10,000 hours of practice to master any skill.

The Princeton study analyzed 88 other studies about deliberate practice.

There is no doubt that deliberate practice is important, from both a statistical and a theoretical perspective.

It is just less important than has been argued," says Macnamara.

“For scientists, the important question now is, what else matters?

It may free us from self-blame if we’re just not getting the hang of something.

Deliberate Practice and Performance in Music, Games, Sports, Education, and Professions| Psychological Science

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