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Oh...I have to add it in here sorry.
Ever heard of the 10,000 hour rule?
Google is your answer
ETA: Ahh Caroline...you spoiled my post
People don't know what they want until you show them.0 -
The problem is you'll never see anybody in the Olympics who didn't practice every day, same with football - you name it.
Exactly this. Children, young people and adults who achieve what they set out to in life have their own inner drive, ambition, resilience and a desire to reach their full potential. These are not traits that can be taught, it is either there within someone or it isn't.
They also tend to not be overly reliant on too much support. What they require is to be given opportunities, and be left to explore each one to as far as they wish to pursue it. Remove pressure and expectation and they are far more likely to enjoy what they are doing, stick with it and excel.The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own, no apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.0 -
Hi
I think it depends what you're trying to achieve.
Someone with a natural aptitude + practice will do better than someone who lacks that natural aptitude but practice lots. You can't underestimate the additional edge that that natural aptitude gives.
However I do also think that a child does benefit from sticking at something rather than starting & stopping lots of things.
Jen0
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