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Practice Makes Better, But Not Necessarily Much Better

A great article that further debunks the “10 years, 10,000 hours” theory of deliberate practice. Yes, practice makes you better, but, according to a recent study, not that much better.

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Latest News: Excellent Article Argues Against Over-Praise and Trophies

If you have kids, I think you’ll enjoy this commentary by Ashley Merryman that, in support of my own view, argues that praising innate ability and giving so-called participation awards actually hurts children. To read my perspective on praise, read my blog post, Don’t Praise Your Children, which, interestingly, is the most-read post I’ve ever […]

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