[bricestacey]

Yeah, the original states that the practice must be deliberate. Of course, generally better practice would prevail.

[pegasus]

And that little side-note unravels the whole argument: how much better can practice be? Can it be so focused that one reaches mastery in 5k hours? 1k? To what degree is being a fast learner in a field a talent?

http://www.sportsscientists.com/2011/08/training-talent-1000...