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Mozart composed at age 5. Messi was dribbling past adults at 8. Some people seem to have been born with a supernatural gift. But modern s...
Not just any practice develops talent. Psychologist K. Anders Ericsson (Florida State University) defined "deliberate practice" as:
The great discovery of modern neuroscience: the brain PHYSICALLY CHANGES with practice. This is neuroplasticity:
Conclusion: Mozart had genes + a PERFECT environment + obsessive practice. Remove any factor and he wouldn't exist.
The relative influence of genetics and practice varies dramatically depending on the field. You can't compare elite sports with programmi...
Science may prove you have the genes to be an elite athlete, but if you were born in a region without access to training, proper nutritio...
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