Wednesday, January 29, 2014

The 10,000 hour effort to excellence or mastery - myth or reality? Different perspectives

http://happinessbeyondthought.blogspot.in/2014/01/10000-hrs-meditation-practice-isnt.html

Key takeaway:
a)  All practice isn't the same; dedicated practice focused on skill elements that are difficult for you is much more effective.

        b)  There is great variability in how long it takes to achieve "mastery" in sports, games, arts, and presumably meditation.  This variation is larger in more complex tasks (meditation?).

        c)  There is a significant genetic component in determining how long it takes and whether or not you will achieve mastery in any skill, and after achieving mastery, whether you will continue to improve.

http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2014/01/22/daniel-goleman-focus-10000-hours-myth/

Along with hours and hours of practise you employ your full concentration on improving a particular aspect of your performance that a master teacher has identified.

The second necessary element: a feedback loop that allows you to spot errors as they occur and correct them.

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