Category: Productivity

Have you ever heard of the 10,000-hour rule? Popularized by Malcolm Gladwell in his book Outliers, this idea suggests that 10,000 hours of deliberate practice can make you a world-class expert in any skill. It’s based on research by Anders Ericsson, but what if you don’t aim to be the best in the world? What if you just want to be competent (7/10) or intermediate (5/10) in a skill? In this guide, we’ll break down how many hours you need …