Re: [Harp-L] Deliberate Practice

[michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>]

Although I really am interested in the Talent is Overrated book and I
loved the martial arts posting, what I would like to ask for is a
summary of the main thesis of the book.
Thanks,
Michael Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com

On 11/5/09, Bill Hines <billhines4@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Bravo! I've long felt this way as well. There's no "harmonica talent gene"
> (nor football, etc). Sure some are more physically predisposed to being
> better, bigger, smarter and that gives them advantages in whatever endeavors
> they choose. But in my long experiences coaching youth hockey I noticed that
> the "better" kids were really the ones that had more passion for it, and
> hence were spending more time practicing, playing, and loose and enjoying it
> more, as opposed to those that were there just to please pop.
>
> Bill Hines
>
> On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 12:03 PM, Robert Coble <robertpcoble@xxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
>
> >
> > There were previous references on Harp-L to Kenny Werner's "Effortless
> > Mastery" as a source for learning more about playing "effortlessly." An
> > excellent book, IMHO. However, be forewarned: it will NOT directly help you
> > master LW's Juke riff - or will it?  ;-)
> >
> > I've also read "Talent Is Overrated" by Geoff Colvin (ISBN
> > 976-1-59184-224-8). The subtitle is: "What Really Separates World-Class
> > Performers from Everybody Else." To make a long story short, it's NOT that
> > all world-class performers are born with overwhelming talent; it's a
> > consciously thought out program of "deliberate practice." Several
> > interesting examples are given in every field. All of the myths and legends
> > surrounding great performers are examined in detail.
> >
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