Comments on: Superheroes of Rock http://thetalentcode.com/2009/10/13/patterns-of-brilliance/ Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 17 May 2012 12:17:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 By: Ala'a http://thetalentcode.com/2009/10/13/patterns-of-brilliance/comment-page-1/#comment-4151 Ala'a Fri, 07 May 2010 07:02:36 +0000 http://thetalentcode.com/?p=874#comment-4151 I may add that children have less (or maybe zero) distractions, interruptions, responsibility and being fed, loved (emotional component) and taken care of by others (defaulted to parents). most of which are dreams of adults (especially who support a family). This does not mean we can not do it, No. There are people who reached 40 years and above and with burning desire and perseverance reach a lot that most young people today can not do. How to turn ON burning desire and persistence? and How to balance family needs and your deep practice needs? answer to both questions will draw the path to your final position. I may add that children have less (or maybe zero) distractions, interruptions, responsibility and being fed, loved (emotional component) and taken care of by others (defaulted to parents). most of which are dreams of adults (especially who support a family).

This does not mean we can not do it, No. There are people who reached 40 years and above and with burning desire and perseverance reach a lot that most young people today can not do. How to turn ON burning desire and persistence? and How to balance family needs and your deep practice needs? answer to both questions will draw the path to your final position.

]]> By: djcoyle http://thetalentcode.com/2009/10/13/patterns-of-brilliance/comment-page-1/#comment-559 djcoyle Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:53:16 +0000 http://thetalentcode.com/?p=874#comment-559 In sports the most recent would be Y.A. Yang, the golfer who started at 19 and who won this year's PGA Championship, beating an early-starter named Tiger Woods. See this article for more examples in art/music/writing: http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/10/20/081020fa_fact_gladwell?currentPage=all And this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Late_bloomer But all in all, it's clear -- it helps to start early. In sports the most recent would be Y.A. Yang, the golfer who started at 19 and who won this year’s PGA Championship, beating an early-starter named Tiger Woods. See this article for more examples in art/music/writing: http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/10/20/081020fa_fact_gladwell?currentPage=all And this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Late_bloomer But all in all, it’s clear — it helps to start early.

]]> By: steve http://thetalentcode.com/2009/10/13/patterns-of-brilliance/comment-page-1/#comment-554 steve Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:27:57 +0000 http://thetalentcode.com/?p=874#comment-554 Yea I remember reading that in your book. In your research, have you ever come across an adult who started in his adulthood and was able to reach a level of mastery on his craft? Yea I remember reading that in your book. In your research, have you ever come across an adult who started in his adulthood and was able to reach a level of mastery on his craft?

]]> By: djcoyle http://thetalentcode.com/2009/10/13/patterns-of-brilliance/comment-page-1/#comment-552 djcoyle Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:23:18 +0000 http://thetalentcode.com/?p=874#comment-552 Great question -- and the answer is (drumroll please)... the five-year-old. For the same reason that kids learn languages faster: our brains wire themselves up faster when we're younger. Turbocharged, you might say. That said, it's not a done deal. Adults have an important advantage of controlling their focus (not typically the strong point of five-year-olds). Adults can be smart and strategic about their practice. So while the five-year-old might leap ahead like a rabbit, the wiser tortoise can win the race. Great question — and the answer is (drumroll please)… the five-year-old. For the same reason that kids learn languages faster: our brains wire themselves up faster when we’re younger. Turbocharged, you might say.
That said, it’s not a done deal. Adults have an important advantage of controlling their focus (not typically the strong point of five-year-olds). Adults can be smart and strategic about their practice. So while the five-year-old might leap ahead like a rabbit, the wiser tortoise can win the race.

]]> By: steve http://thetalentcode.com/2009/10/13/patterns-of-brilliance/comment-page-1/#comment-550 steve Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:59:50 +0000 http://thetalentcode.com/?p=874#comment-550 I read your book and found it a great read. I did have a question though about adults and the growth of myelin. Given an grown man in his 20s and a young child at 5. If both were to practice 8 hours a day with an instrument say a violin, who do you think would make the greatest gain? I read your book and found it a great read. I did have a question though about adults and the growth of myelin.

Given an grown man in his 20s and a young child at 5. If both were to practice 8 hours a day with an instrument say a violin, who do you think would make the greatest gain?

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