“In his 2008 book ‘Outliers,’ Malcolm Gladwell wrote that ‘ten thousand hours is the magic number of greatness.’ The meaning behind this, in theory, is simple. To be considered elite and truly experienced within a certain craft, you must practice it for ten thousand hours.” (Anonymous)
.
In Your Own Words…
In your own words, what is the main idea of the quote above by an anonymous author?
“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” (Albert Einstein)
.
.
Getting Personal
In your opinion, is it worth it to devote the time and effort to become an expert in a field of study or work? If yes, why? If not, why not?
.
INSIGHTS for SUCCESS
“I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.” Frank (Lloyd Wright)
“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” (Dwayne Johnson)
.
