The answer to “How do we define high performance?” appears to be: “It’s complicated.” Let’s see if we might be able to simplify and provide…
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This is the sixth installment in my series about the development of Anders Ericsson’s theory of deliberate practice. Let’s be clear: It’s not just about…
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San Francisco 49ers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell declined to play in a game against the Los Angeles Rams. The backstory is that Campbell had been a…
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When you think of a concert pianist, an Olympic gold medalist, or a world-renowned surgeon, what comes to mind? Is it raw, unfiltered talent? A…
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Imagine you’re watching a world-class violinist perform, or perhaps you’re awed by an elite chess player’s ability to see 15 moves ahead. The natural reaction…
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When we think about experts in any field—whether in music, sports, or medicine—it’s easy to assume they were born with extraordinary talent. As discussed in…
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In 1993, psychologist K. Anders Ericsson and colleagues introduced an idea that changed how we think about success. Before then, we often admired world-class athletes,…
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Imagine a world where talent is not the key to greatness. Instead, dedication, effort, and time spent in deliberate practice hold the keys to unlocking…
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