The original study by K. Anders Ericsson involved how top athletes became the very best in their highly specific field. Since then it has been diluted to say th

The original study by K. Anders Ericsson involved how top athletes became the very best in their highly specific field. Since then it has been diluted to say that you need 10000 hours to become an 'expert' (definition required); then that you need 10000 hrs to become proficient. So no, its not true.