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Stanford professor David Eagleman asserts that mastering skills through the 10,000-hour rule requires initial talent and the practice to be personally relevant and motivating; without these elements, the extensive practice won't effectively lead to learning or skill mastery.

Summary

  1. 10,000 hours doesn't necessarily lead to mastery.
  2. Task relevance is essential for effective learning.
  3. Personal motivation and possessing some skill drive relevance.
  4. Military instructors must be aware of the importance of aptitude allied with motivation.
  5. Understanding relevance can enhance training outcomes.
READ: Neuroscientist says that without this key element, the 10,000-hour rule to master any skill goes to waste

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