The author might benefit from knowing that the "10,000 Hour Rule" has basically been debunked[1]. Even K. Anders Ericsson, on whose work the concept is based a

The author might benefit from knowing that the "10,000 Hour Rule" has basically been debunked[1]. Even K. Anders Ericsson, on whose work the concept is based and whom the author cites, has said it's wildly misunderstood and misapplied. > It has to be deliberate, dedicated time spent focusing on improvement. Staying in your current job generally won't create that kind of feedback loop. Stretching your boundaries in a new position very well might. I would certainly never say that everyone should run out and join startups, but "take your time building the skills" sounds like an excuse for being too conservative. [1] http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/10000-hour-rule-not-real-180952410/?no-ist http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/10000-hour-rule-not...