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by emrah 1111 days ago
I'm not sure the exact split ratio but part nature, part nurture in my experience. There are intrinsic drivers call it curiosity or obsession, which can't really be taught but rather cultivated. Plus access to (rare) resources, be it money, people, books, tech etc. And then there is self-study and ability to block out internal and external distractions.

It's hard to teach most of what you are asking. In my experience, it needs to be inspired and encouraged and internal drive of a person will figure out a way to get what's needed