There have now been many studies of elite performers — international violinists, chess grand masters, professional ice-skaters, mathematicians, and s… - Atul Gawande

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There have now been many studies of elite performers — international violinists, chess grand masters, professional ice-skaters, mathematicians, and so forth — and the biggest difference researchers find between them and lesser performers is the cumulative amount of deliberate practice they’ve had. Indeed, the most important talent may be the talent for practice itself.