The 10K hour rule came from the research by Erics Anderson and you can learn more by reading his book "Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise". It con

The 10K hour rule came from the research by Erics Anderson and you can learn more by reading his book "Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise". It contests the generalized statement from Malcom Gladwell's writings and then the book makes sure to say that it it needs to be 10K of deliberate AND perfect practice (not just practicing incorrectly for 10k hours). This book will prove that you can learn anything at any age, and it doesn't need to be 10K hours to learn a shit ton. This is the first book I have my software student mentees read when they start. Why? Because it does one thing. Gives them hope.