I'm very glad there's a solidly researched counterpoint to the 10k hours and everything is possible stuff. Deliberate practice is still enough to get really goo

I'm very glad there's a solidly researched counterpoint to the 10k hours and everything is possible stuff. Deliberate practice is still enough to get really good at everything (imo) but I'd say it's sort of like compound interest. If you start with more raw intelligence the learning will yield even bigger dividends. What troubles me a bit is the underlying assumption that supergifted children are best steered towards becoming founders, scientists and whatnot. I don't think it's self evident that some wouldn't enjoy being a nurse or firefighter.