tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878685767200870137.post2120294193043542978..comments2023-09-16T01:36:04.087+10:00Comments on Slightly Moderated Stream of Consciousness: talent. overrated or under appreciated?Lorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10411602545537504295noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878685767200870137.post-67189179443024484152010-12-07T22:09:58.926+10:002010-12-07T22:09:58.926+10:00They definitely touch on that issue in the book. M...They definitely touch on that issue in the book. Most people work their entire lives, but why don't most people attain elite levels proficiency at their work? It explains to some degree how the divide occurs and why some types of experience (i.e. deliberate practice) are better than others.<br /><br /><br />I heartily agree beating personal records is fun.Lorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10411602545537504295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878685767200870137.post-16104100708003756072010-12-03T23:39:52.556+10:002010-12-03T23:39:52.556+10:00Sounds like a good read.
Perhaps they should make...Sounds like a good read.<br /><br />Perhaps they should make a companion book called "Experience is Overrated", I've come across people who have years of experience but practically no progress at all (except in arrogance).<br /><br />In fact, I think this spring chicken's gonna go out and whip some experienced butt real soon...<br /><br />If one can engage in repetition while identifying something specific that needs improvement, then it is usually enjoyable/addictive. The anticipation of and beating of a clear personal record is fantastic.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04372361481615373767noreply@blogger.com