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Originally Posted by tabs
Hendrix is not the guitarist you should have picked...to make your point. Chas Chandler said of Hendrix that you would be good to if you sat on the toilette practicing...which meant he always was playing the guitar.
The 10000 hour rule means that neural changes have taken place in the brain. As an apprentice becomes a master craftsman. To put that much time in you have to have a passion and or affinity for the endeavor. It has meaning for you.
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Bingo! Has to have meaning enough to be dedicated to that one thing alone to reach the top. Fine for those who have the desire combined with a beginning talent for whatever it is...but even then, only one makes the absolute top.
If it's money, only one can be the richest of all...in sports, let the debate begin because many are good at any game you care to mention. In music, it's all a judgment call, depending on who is judging.
In pocket Billiards, Shane Van Boening of South Dakota is the best in the world according to a computerized ranking system known as the Fargo ratings. However, there are many younger and very talented pool dogs hungrily nipping at his heels.
He literally got tuned into the game from his high chair...hearing impared, he was fascinated watching the balls as his mother practiced on her home table. Quite a story.
I'm sure there are similar stories in all human activity.
Not many are dedicated enough to make the top...nor should we be. In pool, I'm quite content to be a recreational banger.