10,000 Hours Doesn't Make You Perfect

[GunnerShotgun]

Allen Iverson was right, practice is overrated.

Scientists Debunk The Myth That 10,000 Hours Of Practice Makes You An Expert | Co.Design | business + design

 

[Doug Romrell]

I know a carpet installer or two who have installed carpet for 30 years and who are still terrible at it in terms of quality installation. I also know a young fella who has only done it for a few years and is one of the best. Isn't that strange how that sometimes is the case.

 

[WaSpeed02]

I know a carpet installer or two who have installed carpet for 30 years and who are still terrible at it in terms of quality installation. I also know a young fella who has only done it for a few years and is one of the best. Isn't that strange how that sometimes is the case.

Hmmm. I have an Uncle in Utah who used to be a carpet installer.

 

[starsnuffer]

Quality of practice is more important then quantity. 10,000 hours of quality practice by a talented individual can make someone an expert. 10,000 hours of "putting in the time" won't.

-W

 

[Doug Romrell]

Hmmm. I have an Uncle in Utah who used to be a carpet installer.

So, am I to expect my house to be burned down now.

 

[WaSpeed02]

No, lucky for you he got a new job.

 

[WinThemAll]

There is a difference of practicing to maintain or practicing to get better.

 

[chinamigarden]

What's the old line 20 years of experience vs 1 year of experience 20 times Some people are stuck at just good enough and never advance. Or even try to advance. Others continue to learn and study their craft to get better or more efficient.

 

[dadonachair]

I heard a college coach at a clinic say. "It is time to stop practicing for softball and start training to be a better softball player."

 

[Coach JV]

I have seen some DFP members with very few posts who seem knowledgeable and also have
seen members with hundreds of posts that are still filled with dribble. That, in a nutshell is
my scientific evidence