+ There's an apocryphal version of Kurt and Brenda Warner's inspiring story going around via email again. Here's the real version (with sources).
+ Nice SI article: Cold Hard Football Facts: Why Warner is better QB than Manning
+ Interesting playoff criticism: Cold Hard Football Facts: Playoff system ruined by 2002 realignment
+ Via tdaxp:
+ There is a ton that could be said about this article. In fact, the author has since expanded it into a whole book: What it takes to be great:
Research now shows that the lack of natural talent is irrelevant to great success. The secret? Painful and demanding practice and hard work.
What I have thought about most frequently since I read this article is video games. To beat the level, you have to get better, period. Instant feedback, hard work, and a tangible reward. Pretty effective training system. Can we port it over to more important pursuits?
There, that's better 5 windows with 19 tabs.
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Sean, Gladwell's new book 'Outliers' is his best read so far. It makes some of the same argument in the first chapter. He says the magic number of hours of practice/work/repeated behavior is 10,000 hours before you master any thing. It is a worthwhile and easy read.
yeah, need to look into it. had heard as much as you commented. sure liked his other stuff, so thanks!
now, what should i put my 10,000 hours into? ;-)
I like the picture. :-)
thanks, M!
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