10,000 Hour Rule

[david86440]

I've never been able to get into non-fiction.  I find it rather tedious and boring, reminiscent of textbooks and technical manuals.

Give me good fiction or history and I'm hooked.  The rest, I'll take your word for it...no offense intended, I'm sure he's a talented author...

I've known dozens of so called "Experts" in their field in engineering who can't find their ass with both hands and a flashlight!


 

That's what I meant about having the title makes you an expert. I have worked with them and now I am one so I really know what I'm talking about! 

[Timothy]

That's what I meant about having the title makes you an expert. I have worked with them and now I am one so I really know what I'm talking about! 

According to recent statistics, nearly 50% of Masters degrees and Doctorates in the United States are FAKE!

Completely bogus!

Where's FQ?

[Texas_Bryan]

I've found that all it takes to be an 'expect" or "master" is the title..................

or being the smartest person in a room full of dumbasses.

[PegLeg45]

I knew an expert once....he electrocuted himself while changing a fuse with the disconnect on.

[alfsauve]

I've never been able to get into non-fiction.  I find it rather tedious and boring, reminiscent of textbooks and technical manuals.

Give me good fiction or history and I'm hooked.  The rest, I'll take your word for it...no offense intended, I'm sure he's a talented author...
 

Outliers might appeal to you, because it covers a lot of history in small chunks.   And the variety of history covered is from the pre-US Beatles to Bill Gates' early days, to wet rice farming.   And the book doesn't force any final conclusion.   It simply takes you from one example to another. 

Innate talent is important, but in the end, both practice and opportunity (right place/right time) are the more important factors.

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[fullautovalmet76]

Outliers might appeal to you, because it covers a lot of history in small chunks.   And the variety of history covered is from the pre-US Beatles to Bill Gates' early days, to wet rice farming.   And the book doesn't force any final conclusion.   It simply takes you from one example to another. 

Innate talent is important, but in the end, both practice and opportunity (right place/right time) are the more important factors

Nicely done, Alf.....I like the story about the Korean pilots too....Once I started reading the book, I couldn't put it down till I finished. Now I am reading Tipping Point.

[Rob Pincus]

Just remember that Gladwell has an agenda. He bases his books on solid research and science, but he tends to twist the conclusions to suit his view of the world. Such as the idea that individual ability is not as important as timing. I think he undervalues the role of motivation and dedication to achieving success.

The book is worth reading, as is his previous work, "Blink" but take Gladwell with a grain of salt.

-RJP

[Badgersmilk]

A day, a week, or 10,000 hours, if your not learning something new every day...  Your doing something wrong!

[m25operator]

" I think he undervalues the role of motivation and dedication to achieving success. "

Since I have not read the book, cannot comment on the authors ideas, but I agree with Rob that motivation and dedication is what will get you to commit 10,000 hrs to an endeavor or skill set. I would only add, make it a good 10,000 hrs, or 1 hr, with focus, purpose and a goal.

[seeker_two]

You guys got it ALL wrong.

$59.00 and a Holiday Inn Express!!!

In some states, that could lead to a solicitation charge....  

or being the smartest person in a room full of dumbasses.

....which is why there's so much "expert testimony" in Congressional hearings....