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In the early 1990’s a study compared three groups of violinists. What are the three groups?
Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced
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Experts have concluded that the magic number for true expertise is how many hours?
10,000 hours
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What kind of company did Bill Gates found?
A software Company
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A person who plays the violin.
Violinist
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A great work of art. For example, the Piano Concerto No. 9 is this
Masterwork
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At roughly what age did everyone begin playing violin?
At roughly 5 years old.
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How old was Mozart when he began writing music?
He was 5 years old.
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During high school, how many hours a day did Gates spend programming?
He spent 8 hours a day
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The skill level between an expert and a beginner
Intermediate
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A power that allows people to do impossible things. i.e. Harry Potter
Magic
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At age 20, how many hours a week were the advanced students practicing?
Well over 30 hours
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From 6 to 16, where did Mozart spend most of his time?
Traveling through Europe to study music.
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What school did Gates drop out of?
Harvard
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The power or skill to do something.
Ability
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Showing the mental qualities of an adult
Mature
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In total, how many hours had the basic group practiced by age 20?
4,000
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What was Mozart surrounded by?
He was surrounded by music.
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Mozart and Gates could not hit their stride until they did what?
Had spent well over 10,000 hours of work.
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Almost, about, or approximately.
Roughly
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A person who creates a company.
Founder
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Surprisingly, what could the study not find?
It could not find anyone who had risen to the top effortlessly.
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Who can this 10,000 hour rule be applied to?
Geniuses
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What is genius like?
Genius is like a plant that is carefully cared for day after day.
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Something that is done easily
Effortlessly
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Having achieved wealth, respect, fame
Successful
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