The 10,000 hours vs genetic debate

Scott Alexander

I love watching/reading scientists and doctors, especially those from various fields, somewhat "attack" each other...

www.sportsscientists.com/2012/03/10...te-no.html

The 10,000 hour concept has been discussed here at EN previously, centered (if I recall) around the book called "The Talent Code".

mgraffeo

That's hilarious! Love Ross' incredulity. His prior two article series on the 10,000 hour concept were quite good.

cgres123

That was a good read I enjoyed it. There are some scary smart people out there and if they were funded for their work I'm sure much more could be discovers in Exercise Physiology.

Al Truscott

Anyone who argues that genetics isn't the ticket into POTENTIAL elite status simply has never engaged in any serious athletic competition over time. Genes >> "10,000 hours"  of practice >> extra-ordinary mental focus and determination is the route to athletic "genius".