Category: Deliberate Practice

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…