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Deliberate practice Quote by Susan Cain

“Ericsson says that it takes approximately ten thousand hours of Deliberate Practice to gain true expertise, so it helps to start young.” quote by Susan Cain — Download Open image

““Ericsson says that it takes approximately ten thousand hours of Deliberate Practice to gain true expertise, so it helps to start young.””

About This Quote

Source Book: Quiet, 2012

Deliberate practice over many years builds expertise, especially when started early

In simple terms: Long, focused practice from a young age creates mastery

Key Takeaway

Start focused practice early

Themes

learning expertise development

Mood

reflective motivational

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

music training
sports coaching
language learning
coding bootcamps

Key Concepts

deliberate practice skill acquisition early education

Questions to Reflect On

What resources can support early deliberate practice?
How to maintain motivation over thousands of hours?

A Different Perspective

Not everyone has access to resources for early practice

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Deliberate practice Ericsson Says Expertise Helps Practice Start Young Ten Thousand

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