How to Become the Best at What You Do

The only way failure is possible is giving up before you’ve reached your goal. If you keep putting in the time, you will rise to the top.
So instead of letting your fear-based habits affect your actions, it’s important to rewire your brain to have new habits. New routines. New fall-back reactions to difficult situations.
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[@Ryan-Horgan]

Guys if you've 'failed' at something recently, remember these words: “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” - Michael Jordan

[@TheArtofImprovement]

Great quote

[@bellanoire2271]

This quote is definitely going on my daily self reminders list. Thank you! 🙌🏽

[@gui.aesthetics.santos]

failling is one of the best things ever but school and everyone makes failling seem like a bad thing but if you dont fail are you even trying

[@adamya1639]

@@davidhenryhudson3102 You can make excuses or you can work on it, Kobe brayant didn't have those gifts, yet he did what he did.

[@mirko7587]

Does it count for somebody with depression who doesn't have any motivation?

[@shiptj01]

Eliminate all distractions and single mindedly pursue whatever you are interested in mastering.

[@danielstatler954]

Sorry, but how do you expect me to not daydream? Can't really get away from my brain, it just plays music and movies to entertain me if I'm doing what I don't want to.

[@shiptj01]

@@danielstatler954 I was merely answering the question in the title of the video. It says "the best", not "good" or "proficient". The people who are the best are obsessed with what they do. Most of us won't be the best at something, but that's OK.

[@danielstatler954]

@@shiptj01 I'm not even average :(

[@shiptj01]

@@danielstatler954 I'm sure that you're above average!

[@michalpabjanczyk5278]

@@danielstatler954 Learn to control your brain, your thoughts, you don't need to eliminate daydreaming, just schedule time for deep work and leave some time for daydreaming, it is not that working all the time will get you far by itself, daydreaming or using diffused mode of thinking will let your brain to freely generate ideas based on what you already know, you need both things to get far.

[@encapsule2220]

I think the biggest reasons why people give up is the sheer amount of failures that is often required for you to be successful. Imagine going thru ur day, everyday feeling like a failure, a piece of shit, yet still putting in 16 hour days with no guarantee that you'll make it. On top of that, often times sacrificing family time, friends, relaxation, security, etc. It takes grit and sort of a masochistic mindset in order to make it. No wonder most people are mediocre, can you really blame them?

[@Neo-qk2bp]

you can't but they also can't blame the ones who are much more successful than them.

[@Leon-xp2zb]

@@Neo-qk2bp people who are more successful, sacrificed a lot more. Family time, relationships, etc. was it ben shapiro? he said no one in their death bed have said "i shouldve written one more report", but everyone says "i Shouldve spent more time with my family.". Being successful in your career is cool and all, but dont forget what truly matters at the end of the day.

[@karrZ-mi5km]

And if you're anything like me , you're just smart enough to see that you're a failure, but your 10 minutes or 10k hours does you shit all good and you're quite literally incapable of improvement. It's quite a hell.

[@sirentropy5936]

@@karrZ-mi5km My good sir, I have much to say to you. I usually don't make leave comments, but I feel obliged to. I might not much or really anything about you, but it's clear that you've given up on yourself to a certain degree. I see it in the way you speak. Whether or not you consciously realize it. Perhaps someone once told you weren't smart, and you've buried that idea deep into your psyche. Perhaps you've failed one too many times without seeing any success and you came to the conclusion that you cannot succeed. When you tell yourself you are a failure, you will only fail. You will only see failure no matter what happens. Even if you succeed, you'll tell yourself that it was just a fluke. That it was just an accident. You have to believe in yourself before you can succeed. Secondly, I wanted to mention that everyone needs the right friend group. Maybe your friend group isn't very supportive, or they just don't care about your endeavors. However, having the correct people around you to lift you up is vital to improvement and success. Positive reinforcement and clear-cut records of your small improvements are all also important to improving at anything. Thirdly, I want to say that I do agree with the view this video is espousing to a certain degree. However, working hard at something without taking time to step back and think only results in mediocrity. People always say to work hard and 'grind', but they always leave out the fact that successful people spend up to hours a day reflecting upon their actions and trying to figure out how to improve. Nothing in life is so straightforward but our brains love straightforward things because it's easier to consume and understand. If you want any examples of this, you could look up the game speedrunning community. They constantly look for and innovate new methods to cut down time. One person I watch, to procrastinate, is Atrioc, who speed runs hitman. I recommend him because he makes speedrunning highly entertaining to the layman. Finally, I just want to say that I believe in you. Whether or not you believe in yourself :)

[@karrZ-mi5km]

@@sirentropy5936 Of course I gave up. All I do is fail. The only reason someone else wouldn't be better at something than me is if they haven't bothered with that particular endeavor. And reference to your third paragraph, I'm not capable of looking within and using critical thinking. I KNOW that I can't, but my pea brain just stalls when I try to. It's why I don't understand anything in depth like everyone else. As far as positive reinforcement, I believe for some people it's warranted. I'm not one. I have people who will readily bs me and tell me I'm not a failure. But I know the truth. So actually it makes me just be angry to hear otherwise.

[@NathalieLazo]

“We think that if we’re successful in public, we will be happy in private. But it’s actually the other way around. When you’re happy in private, you will be successful in public.” - Jay Shetty ✨

[@erikagaleana9340]

This makes so much sense!! I have discovered this myself as I have been improving myself in all aspects of my life in private...working out, studying more (in general) being more spiritual, meditating, working out, got rid of junk food, watching educative videos on YT, got rid of my social media...lol. Stopped drinking alcohol and smoking altogether...and now whenever I have to interact with other people or for example in a job interview, I feel much confident :) happier...therefore more successful.

[@balancewithlillab]

@@erikagaleana9340 so proud of you! you're so inspirational, I hope you're doing great:)

[@erikagaleana9340]

@@balancewithlillab Thank you so much. I am! :) got a few excellent job opportunities and i am healthy....still not drinking or smoking lol (resisting temptation) I hope you are doing great! Blessings

[@agentsancho3493]

I was thinking you were going to say be successful in private and happier in public.

[@coreykoelling6496]

I am happy eating burger in room

[@magnificent_steiner3301]

Key point: 1. Effort beats talent. If you want to excel in sth you must put more effort than anything else into it. 2. Get out of ur comfort zone and find enjoyment in what u are doing. This makes it easier to spend 1000 hours doing it

[@alexman378]

Absolute truth on both counts. My talent was obliterated when I was up against less talented but exponentially harder working competitors. Haven’t taken it for granted ever since. On your second point, if you find something you love, you inherently want to become as good as possible at it, so taking risks and pushing the limits comes naturally. Sadly, many people lock themselves away from what they want to do thanks to schools boxing them into a mindset that sends them into fields they don’t find pleasure in. I have lost count how many times I’ve heard “I hate what I do” or “can’t wait until the weekend”. It’s sad.

[@germansniper5277]

sadly talented effort will always beat pure effort

[@vid3555]

@@germansniper5277 Did you not watch the video? Talent won't make you better, time will. It's true that 100 hours + talent will beat 100 hours - talent, but 500 talentless hours might beat those 100 talented hours, and if they don't, you put 500 hours more

[@That_One_Guy...]

10,000 hours is not enough to make you expert, what you need is : 1) Repeated attempt with Feedback (trying to improve performance with each attempts) : this is usually done most of the time anyway but if you repeat failure without success or improvement you're just wasting your time. 2) Valid Environment : What you're trying to learn have a system that has some regularities in it, so if you're trying to learn something with chaotic system such as stock markets you're gonna have harder time learning it than just something with stable system such as Football. 3) Timely Feedback : This thing that you learned let you immediately know whether you're doing good or bad at something (or you have someone that can tell you so) and not at some delayed time. While talents doesn't always have anything to do with this, it can certainly help so much so you don't need someone else to tell you. This points doesn't apply to chaotic system (also sometimes some stable system too). 4) Don't get comfortable : as the commenter said. Source : Veritasium

[@vid3555]

@@That_One_Guy... I agree that time alone won't make you an expert. I was comparing time with talent, so I glanced over HOW you have to spend your time to improve in something. Thanks for the addition.

[@krispybutter2555]

I might add, practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect. In a way, if you just do something for 10,000 hours, but you aren't learning or reflecting on your failures, you won't grow as fast you want. I've seen people who've spent WAY more hours than me in something and I could still do the activity way better than them. It depends on how you reflect/adjust after your failures. This is where coaching is huge. I mean, learning a small amount compounds over a longer period, but I think that there's more to becoming excellent than time spent. I think this quote (and others I'm sure) can help illustrate what I mean: 'you don't know what you don't know.' Teachers can expedite proficiency greatly.

[@foyo5497]

So much this. The 10k hour rule is so faulty, it leaves out many unknowns about the practice itself and I believe it should NOT be used as a benchmark. Deliberate practice or how a person practices that compounds improvement and results is far more important than an arbitrary number of hours. Whenever I hear, "put in those 10k hours", my immediate reaction is, this conversation is still somewhat at a surface level.

[@waynekerr67]

Practice makes permanent

[@dellyfishy6882]

Its more or less, just working more efficientently and still put in the hours

[@jellocrackers9107]

Yes leaning from your mistakes increases the efficiency in you learning dramatically, but something people don’t realize, if you practice for an hour a day, it would take you 27 FUCKING YEARS, to reach 10,000 hours, even if you don’t do it efficiently, you will be at the top, maybe not number 1, but you’ll be up there.

[@jellocrackers9107]

⁠@@foyo549710,000 hours is equivalent to 13.6 years of practicing 2 HOURS A DAY! I agree with you that learning effectively is essential, the hours are what really pushes you forward. I see it like driving a car, learning efficiently is like turning the wheel and putting in the hours is like the gas pedal. You can’t get anywhere without the gas, but eventually, after hitting many obstacles and breaking the car, you can’t get any further with just time alone, and you needed the steering wheel to get further.

[@specialtwice4975]

I was born being able to sing. As a child I was told again and again and again how I had "such a great voice" "the voice of an angel" and "you can/should become a singer". However, as I grew up, and teen life happened, I lost confidence in myself and singing. Plus, others began singing (with practice) and were better than I. One girl from my school obviously had an average voice as a kid but had gotten after school lessons, after school practice as a teen. She sang and sang and sang. Practiced and practiced. I didn't, at all. Instead I turned to reading books which I loved more. Anyways, so came time for someone to sing the national anthem at our school, and obviously she was picked. (I didn't even audition, though I could have) She sang beautifully too. Everyone praised her. Teachers, students, and the principal. Meanwhile, I sat in the bleachers with the other students and watched in awe of what hard work/years of practice could do compared to natural talent that hasn't practiced. Anyways, a year later it was the end of senior year and our choir teacher asked us to sing individually for an assignment. (Yes, I was still singing but I sang low/tried to blend in) So I went into the room and sang for the music teacher. She just stared in awe. "Why didn't you tell us you could sing? You are really really good. I would have given you private lessons!" I thanked her but said it wasn't my thing. Then we graduated and the girl who sang in school became a lead singer in a band and still is. I worked as a cashier to pay for school and graduate college with non music degree for an office job. So, does natural talent trump hard work and practice? I don't think so.

[@jfkst1]

Great story. Ever hear about Bo Jackson?

[@jacksonkarlson234]

You have a higher potential so yes you couldve succeeded

[@northstar5971]

First identify why & how much you value your goal that will will justify to you all the hours you sacrifice to do the hard & deep focused work for the reward many years into the future. As you said in the past

[@slimdaniels3322]

Truth

[@kongmode]

In 2022 my goal was to pass university year 1 and it was backed by my promise to my aunt and mother whom i love so much i decided to sacrifice everything to reach to the top and pass my exams but this year i felt weak and tired, i sacrificed having a gf, having a drivers licence and partying since i study in another language and it is hell for me each day that i go to my university. I am not obsessed nor mentally healthy yet my family and friends keep pushing me at this point i hope i won't *die* from the amount of anxiety and panic attacks i keep having this past month 📖✍ not joking i can't sleep at night so can't get rested

[@JulienJeagal]

@@kongmode it sounds like you need to rethink why you do things and how you use motivation. I'd recommend reading about burnout and watching videos by Justin sung and Healthy gamer GG

[@LawAbidingSociopath69]

@@kongmode as the video said its okay to be a failure its just a minor setback

[@BlockMasterT]

@@kongmode I hope you’re doing fine today!

[@spicynoodles3317]

Thank you for this motivation. I'm a first year physics major in university, and I've been seriously struggling with imposter syndrome. I spend so much time with the type of people who ran through every AP math class in high school that I forget that type of accomplishment isn't just talent. It's dedication beyond belief. I watched this video while taking a break from studying calculus, and now feel ready to double down and make my studies and athletic performance the best they can be.

[@falcodarkzz]

Yeah as a physics grad I can definately vouch for this. But there is talent, and that is mostly how much you enjoy it. Ive met people who just love maths, and that breeds a certain level of skill someone who doesnt enjoy it likely cant match. Also ive taught physics/maths and there is definately an innate spark some people have for maths. An intuition if you will. Its blindingly obvious when you find the right individual, and thats all this vid missed imo, youve gotta find the lane youre suited to. There are diff lanes in physics too I think.

[@coopj70]

@@falcodarkzz yeah if you aren't enjoying it, you will never ever spend enough time doing or thinking about whatever you are working on. the more i've been interested in any subject, the easier that it was. If it feels like you're trying to climb mount everest every single time you look at a certain subject, you'll never become the best, you'll just get burnt out. the to being good at something, is to find something that you don't mind spending more time on than literally anything else. and obviously building the habit to work keep pushing with it gets really tough it is important, but it won't matter if you don't love it overall.

[@falcodarkzz]

@@coopj70 Indeed. I wish there was more focus on giving young adults a period of finding that spot where they're happy, so they can work their butt off but effectively.

[@mrknarf4438]

Best of luck man! Uni is all about effort: put in the work, study, and you'll do great.

[@advancetotabletop5328]

IS somehow reminds me of the saying, “Better to keep your mouth shut and be thought of as wise than open your mouth and prove otherwise.” In any case, do NOT compare yourself to others who are better than you, or at least learn the saying, “Always play tennis against others who are better than you.” An environment of competition with others who are better *can* lead to your own improvement *if* you tolerate failure (ie. Losing a tennis game) and steal (: from others to improve yourself (ie. Observe how the “winning” players play). Obviously, this is harder in academics, but with studies, you can always form study groups with “the smart kids”. I frequently used study groups for homework and to prepare for finals.

[@Xoilen]

I watched a video on this guy that had 10,000 hours in a video game and yet was hard stuck in gold (below average, average being platinum) to improve you need to first be good at learning from mistakes instead of blaming the world or lack of ability, mindset is everything

[@sanderclekkerkerk]

As much as I agree with the biggest part of the video, as a classical concertpianist that worked with dozens of violinists I have to point out a huge and crucial flaw in this video. You indeed HAVE to get in your hours, but you also have to know WHAT and HOW to work on in these many hours. These violinists all came from different teachers and had different guides. It is very well possible that violin students from different professors study equally much, but lack the focus and know-how and building of their physical control that they do depending on their teacher. One student might practice 30000 hours (ten thousand simply doesn't do the trick for a classical musician) and end up getting a world fame. Another one, that practiced 20000 hours with a different teacher, might just end up getting an injury and becoming unable playing the violin altogether for the rest of his/her life. You do have to get in your hours, but also consider a way that will get you results and get proper guidance. Otherwise I often compare it to throwing a fish a million times against a wall again and again, hoping the wall will crumble down at some point (and get an eternally numb arm) or to get yourself a hammer/drill...

[@jaylewis9876]

This is true. If someone repeated the first basic 1 minute exercise 600,000 times they would be oddly good at that and nothing else. The challenge needs to be increased every time so every hour includes failures. This is probably part of the motivation, people like seeing progress and leveling up. In a world wide competition of people practicing the same skills the number one and the number 1000 person are nearly equal as far as non experts can tell, both did the hours and challenges. Occasionally one adds another skill or two to become a Lindsey Stirling rather than spend more time on the one skill

[@ReggaeRomi]

I guess actively tracking progress and being able to identify weaknesses in one’s self is an important asset for anyone.

[@corasundae]

They really left this out. It's called deliberate practice. Just doing something over and over won't necessarily make you improve. Many of us have handwritten all our lives, for example, and still our writing isn't good. Because we weren't putting in deliberate practice, which is working on what we're bad at.

[@pianoismyeverything]

That is a obvious thing but many people don't know that so they will end up injurying themselves so thank for mentioning

[@advancetotabletop5328]

Agreed. Efficient use of your time is better than inefficient. OTOH, I think AoI’s thesis is that if you don’t put in time in the first place, you won’t even get started! (:

[@peterdeluce9513]

On principle, this is a nice sentiment to have; if you spend enough time working at something, you'll rise to the top. Unfortunately, anyone who has played a sport up to an elite level knows there is a physical ceiling that is different for everyone. Even in cognitive or creative tasks this is true. You and everyone else that hits 10k hours of training or practice will have different maximum potentials. If you recognize that your ceiling is going to fall short of the best, your best option could be to master skills and abilities from a variety of disciplines. Becoming an expert in multiple fields will allow you to stand out and create novel well informed connections that other 10k hour masters will not have conceived of. Its really important to be cognizant of your limitations, otherwise you will not figure out the optimal path towards your goals. Sometimes becoming the best at something, means you've discovered a way to be the best that no one else has. You still need to put in 10k+ hours of work, but if you spread it out effectively in a creative way, you might bypass your own physical limitations. Keep in mind that each person has different motivational drives, so this advice may not apply to you. In the end, you as the individual will need to figure out what limitations you have in order to get past them.

[@epiconan270]

exactly bruh. “hardwork beats talent if talent doesnt work hard. if talent works hard, we have a champion”

[@bread3050]

Also there's a ceiling to how hard you can work. Someone who has to work two jobs while studying won't be able to work as much towards their goals as someone who can dedicate all of their time outside of school.

[@michaelanthony4750]

Also he mentions "Don't rest until you've achieved your 10,000 hours." which is also bad advice. 10,000 hr is a marathon. You should be resting a lot otherwise you will burn out and not be able to finish.

[@fisherman533]

@@michaelanthony4750 say that to kobe bryant or david goggins

[@marvinbeckmann7914]

You wasted so many words on this pointless comment. No one will ever be the best in anything. Who even decides who the best is? But regardless of your talent, you will be damn good. Who cares if a couple of people are a little better, if you are in the top 0,01%?

[@omegaminoseer4539]

I would also like to amend this video and assert that dedication/obsession are even more important than putting in time. As cool as it sounds to put in time, you have to be singularly motivated on making sure that you ARE the best one in your field to accomplish that purpose. The person who is obsessed with their task will crave being the absolute best. They will pour over every opportunity to win and be the #1. They will seek to be better than even themselves, proving themselves right.

[@strangemarkings]

Get a good teacher

[@dw3yn693]

Very true. I find this applies perfectly to me. Being to comfortable and being scared to step out of the comfort zone but also loathing being stuck in this comfort zone feeling like not going anywhere, achieving nothing and just looking at succesful people and wishing I could be them, not understanding that you need to step out of your comfortzone and embrace failure and setbacks to get there. Through videos like this I see its not just me but its normal human behavior. Understanding this better I think is the first step to improvement ! Thank you

[@12bluering]

i really stuck in the comfort zone sometimes i try something new with cautiously when i failure i turn back to comfort zonenagain🤣 !!

[@nmanisbig]

I agree with this sentiment, in my experience the talent for becoming great isn't talent for the specific skill, but having an innate obsession with the thing you do. 99% of people in any field will struggle mentally to sink 1000s of hrs into something they love, the 1% will find it easy to put that time in

[@roytee3127]

"the 1% will find it easy to put that time in" And why is that? Because their brains and body and spirit and being fit well with what they're doing. That's one definition of talent.

[@tylermiller2802]

Read the book by the actual author of the study, “Peak” by K Anders Erickson. Outliers doesn’t come remotely close to explaining that study. Also read “The Talent Code” by Daniel Coyle. There is also the matter of practicing correctly and passion and putting in the hours has very little to do with that.

[@mhascosta]

I couldn't agree more!

[@bricklegends6103]

I think it’s helpful, at least for me, to not get caught up in the idea of mastery. I focus on small steps and enjoying my hobbies in the moment because I love them. I used to fantasize about the far future and compared myself to other people, and that nearly caused me to toss aside what I love. Now I’ve learned not to do things to get good, but because it’s what makes me happy. Life has so much to offer and I try to appreciate what I have and be the most well rounded person I can be.

[@VlonelyRed]

please don't stop making videos this content is super insightful and motivating!

[@rhodrimorice7746]

Talent is simply Passion, then it comes down to not just hours but how efficiently and intelligently you use your time (how two people use their 10,000 hours will be different), resources i.e money, what coaches are available, facilities that you have access to. Mental and physical attributes. There is probably more factors as well.

[@ReggaeRomi]

I would assume that time management would be a trait you pick up on your way to 10,000. I guarantee by the time you have done 10,000 hours in whatever you do, you will be 10x more efficient than anyone starting out.

[@Samzo2002]

Talent isn’t passion. We all are gifted in different ways, working hard on your talent will result in success.

[@Hisashii]

I want to add also have meaningful deliberate practice: meaning when you do study or practice have a goal on what you are going to work on. Don't just practice over and over without reasoning

[@dansylas]

working hard and long hours is the comfortable answer. You need to find a constant balance between order (things you understand) and chaos (things you do not understand) to improve. Entering chaos is uncomfortable, but this is what truly builds your competence.

[@luvvsammy]

really needed this. i’m attempting to learn guitar. i tend to give up on things i’m not good at. basically i never try new things because i get so frustrated and stressed. love this video, thank you!

[@sahrotjohnson3996]

Hey man can I give a tip that worked for me? Don't try to "be good", who decides if your good at an instrument? I play bass and rather than try to be a prodigy, I just play for fun and learn songs for self enjoyment. I say just learn the songs you wanna play, or if you wanna make one just do it. No need to know every single part of the instrument, unless ya want too. Just play n pluck around for fun. Hope this is of use👊.

[@luvvsammy]

@@sahrotjohnson3996 thank you so much! i’ve been “improving” it’s been a ride but i really appreciated this 🖤

[@sahrotjohnson3996]

@@luvvsammy don't mention it bro, I don't think I'm technically "good", but I like the way I play 😎👍. How long have you been playing guitar?

[@moreroids_morehemorrhoids]

@Sahrot Johnson do you have any tips on finding rhythm? Thanks

[@sahrotjohnson3996]

@@moreroids_morehemorrhoids yee I got u. Ifin you can't go with the flow, think of it as repetition. Follow the cords by number and just copy it till it sounds right. That works 4 me😁

[@xdlolfam2713]

I just saw this video when I needed it the most. Thank you so much for reaffirming my decisions!

[@creativegrowthmindset]

Becoming the best at what you do requires a combination of talent, hard work, and perseverance. To achieve this, I believe in setting specific, measurable goals and continually seeking out opportunities to learn and improve in my field. Additionally, surrounding oneself with like-minded, successful individuals and learning from them can be extremely beneficial.

[@Vote_By_Mail]

Duh. No offense but this is like the most basic and obvious advice ever.

[@creativegrowthmindset]

@@Vote_By_Mail Well, I was going for a 'captain obvious' vibe, but I'll take 'basic' as a compliment! And if all else fails, a sprinkle of luck never hurts either! But in all seriousness, continuously challenging oneself and seeking opportunities to learn is key in any field.

[@nuru0nuru]

Worth remembering that even if you are amongst the best at what you do, it does not follow that you will necessarily be the most "successful" at what you do. In fact, the outside world may pay you very little heed. Depending upon the field, nepotism plays a much larger role than ability. But if your main interest lies in performing well for yourself--and possibly also those whose opinions you care about--then that is still an attainable goal. And who knows... you may even become a posthumous "success", whether that matters to you or not.

[@iksunaa]

Everyone who is watching this, * be careful not to burn out *, you should put effort into whatever ur trying to be good at, yet do breaks, stop if your feeling overwhelmed and so. Instead of forcing urself to keep doing it, take a break, 15 mins, 1 week, even 1 month, just go back at it later, it’s important to value ur stress and not letting this take over your anxiety. You got this, just take your time, there is not the best, you can just be amongst the top ones, and no one will force you to get there so soon, better baby steps than rushing into a burn out

[@Nothing-ce8uv]

I would go as far as to say; maintaining your own health is part of the effort and neglecting it for the sake of putting more hours into work is a way of slacking off in itself.

[@anonnnn7455]

Shit advice, stay safe.

[@iksunaa]

@@anonnnn7455 ? Wdym by shit advice bro, I’m being really serious, be careful not to burn out, cause if you do, you are getting nowhere

[@anonnnn7455]

@@iksunaa Let's be really serious, how is 1 month of holiday or whatever going to benefit you, that burnout BS is a really popular and accepted excuse for laziness and avoidance for hard work. "Burnout" We aren't vapor machines. Human body is capable of insane things as long as you supply yourself with the basic things for your body and mind to function. And sometimes just with a good mental self-hypnose/suggestion work you're good to go. Now, of course that If you sit for 6 hours straight in front of a computer just repeating things like an idiot hoping for those words and concepts to stick in your mind for at least one day so you can approve a test or something like that, yes you're going to feel like shit. Resting is not necessarily just laying in the bed, you need to rest but first NOT that much (1 week, 1 month, that's insane and I'll tell you why) and second resting doesn't means being lazy, you can go for a walk, read, meditate e.t.c. For me going for a ride in my bike is a form of meditation and I'm exercising, sometimes really hard and that's a way to rest for me so when I come home I can let my tired BODY rest in a comfortable chair while I put my mind to work and let it grind so when I go to bed my body and mind are so tired that they won't let me stay up late on the phone. Baby steps is a pussy way to call it but is also important, and you don't really need to begin with baby steps in most cases. In most cases people say they'll start with baby steps just because they're lazy or insecure about themselves. I give you an example, why the fuck an 80+ kg man with a thick composition that has never been in the gym before is going to start by benching 10kg when he clearly can start with 20kg I'll tell you why: is either he's a lazy mf or he's afraid of hard work. How are you going to become unmatched, the best or just successful by resting 1 month in a world where there's hungry mfs that don't rest, don't sleep, don't eat until they've completed their job and if it were for them, they wouldn't even breathe so they don't lose time LMAO. It's impossible! FUCK BURNOUT. I hope you get my point and change your lovey-dovey beliefs about hard and consistent work. You decide if you use my words to your benefit, or against it by getting offended.

[@staciefreshener4032]

@@anonnnn7455 No one is going to take you seriously because you look like the kind of person who has to explain why all the hours you wasted is important or relevant . You make a good point but in a slightly wrong way. I dont want to say any more , because what you said reminds me of my past me. You are not too wrong but if you do like that you will live unhappy later on. Cut yourself some slack if possible but I'm assuming it's too late for you make any changes. Hard work is useless if it's all about how much hard work you can do. It's a progress and you achieve things and to achieve things you want to live healthy and fresh minded. I maybe below average in most things but this is a small thing to consider instead of over focusing on hard work The one side is people being lazy and the other side is people like you I've been on both sides and all I know is , what you feel right , do it At the end , your life is your hands . And it's okay to make full use of your body and mind or simply rest and relax or balance as it fits.

[@jobzagudn]

This video was so concise and well laid out. Really needed this !

[@lifejourney1661]

Great content! I like how well different disciplines come together here.

[@DrMedicTM]

Just wanted to say I'm grateful to have found your content. I'm navigating a time in my life where I'm unsatisfied with my career direction but choosing to pivot and take control of what my future career could be. This video and illustration showed me what I need to do and how I can reframe my mindset to stick with the plan I've developed to get where I want to be. Subscribed to stay in the loop for more enlightening content!

[@DrMedicTM]

@Thawne Going from Web Developer to Game Developer

[@alexc9434]

This is a great video. I will use this to become the best at doing nothing.

[@anthonyoregano69]

I used to dislike the guitar, until I realized that I just bought a really stiff and unmaneuverable acoustic. I play bass currently and wanted to go back and try again. Thankfully, extra finger strength from the bass helped, but holy cow I am in LOVE with my electric strat! I don't get as frustrated with even the more difficult music I like to hear, because I am making more progress and having FUN! I actually went back and tried to learn on my acoustic again. Long story short, if you have hardware that suits your body type, style or experience, you're gonna go far kid! Also, a side note I just thought of in that music example: I love long skis as much as the next guy, but short speed and ability to play on boxes/rails is awesome for my shorter frame! Find stuff that suits you and I think learning and enjoying said hobby will be a million times better. Conventional wisdom is great for novices, but flavors exist and I firmly believe everyone has their own style of learning, performing and exercising our time commitments to our hobbies/skills.

[@obsidiandragon9994]

Thank you very much for this, just what I needed

[@strykeplaysmcjohnpickhypix1205]

I don’t care if I’m not the best at something. All I care is that I have meaningful connections. That makes me feel best at life

[@rjalexanderquismorio5676]

Also to keep in mind too that it also isn't the quantity of hours you put, it is also the quality of practice.

[@matomarek2998]

You have the ability to explain everything in the way that everyone can understand. Thanks for the content.

[@kimosavekamote6034]

This is the best I've seen in this channel. Thanks.

[@skilldom-amentoredskilling2583]

To be driven it takes lot of effort in the right direction without worrying about the results. Once you have made sufficient of efforts into learning something you would catch the brilliance of it!

[@TheArtisticBiker]

Innate talent should be interpreted as innate INTEREST. I have dreamt of being a classical guitarist or concert pianist, but I have no interest in practicing several hours a day to get there. But I have no problems whatsoever drawing figures for hours a day.

[@Isbela]

Agreed!! Children who are considered gifted are actually just praticing a lot their innate interests.

[@midnightwalkers8077]

@@Isbela I'd disagree I've met plenty of gifted kids who really don't put in any effort and still succeed.

[@_wayward_494]

@@midnightwalkers8077 unless you spend every waking hour with them, you cant be sure they didn't put any effort

[@gucciashton4731]

Exactly. Natural interest in a topic is key, those 10000 practice hours will be a breeze. Those who choose a topic they have no interest in but are pushed into by parents or some other factor will experience burn out and all sorts of issues going forward. Find your passion and then put in the hours is the only way forward.

[@emisantgam]

Perfection and "being the best" does not exist, DOING your best and improving does.

[@eingrid5645]

Glorious advice One thing I'd add though: rest is important. It's crucial to put in your hours and efforts, push through your limits, but sometimes enough work is enough. I'm sure most of us are familiar with dealing with a task or a problem a whole day, bashing your head into a wall in desperate attempts to solve it, only to take a short or be it long rest to finish it with ease afterwards. Remember that you are alive and you cannot in fact maximize every hour of your life. Best wishes, everyone!

[@muhdazhan7935]

Thank you for this motivation, I currently studying mechanical engineering, my cgpa is low rn, im gonna make a change and rise up my pointer, put more effort and spend more time studying

[@jacquelinerobertson2912]

Love it. I’ve already watched this video twice!👍

[@TheArtofImprovement]

Thank you

[@bearieroblox6451]

I started rockclimbing recentley and I want to get super good at it. I have been improving fast but this video helped me realize how much harder I need to work. Currently I go 4-5 times a week for 3 hour sessions. At that rate to get to 10,000 hours I would need to be climbing for 9 years. I better start going 6 times a week and maybe 4 hour sessions. That would get me to 8 years.

[@JustGettinStarted]

Thank you for the simultaneous instruction and encouragement

[@NEETShinon]

it's indeed a good video, but as a survivor of burnout and depression from repeated failure, I just want to remind you all to be careful of getting burnt out from achievement comparing and wanting a quick result. Just do whatever you want to achieve, but please do it with your own pace. and only compare with your past selves

[@notperfect101]

Habits are important of course for learning but the video is quite simplistic. First, just putting in the hours doesn't help, you have to use the time effectively to advance. Many people just do what they always do that is putting in time but not learning anything. Then there are many people who simply cannot afford to take the time because they are busy surviving and providing day after day. Circumstance is a crucial factor that determines what you can achieve. Also severely underestimating the importance of luck and other factors for success. There are many hard working people out there but of course "the best" can only be one. The competition is insane. There are so many factors at play depending on the domain we're looking at. The message that "You didn't make it because you didn't work hard enough!" is quite simplistic and damaging I think.

[@Thekingslayer-ig5se]

This is the best illustration I have ever seen in KZbin that describes what we need to achieve success! I hope I can capitalise the opportunities and time given to me and rise to the top

[@Chicken.]

To be the absolute best, that is when talent comes into play, I am a runner and no matter how much work someone puts in, someone with better genetics who puts in a similar amount of work will win, no matter what. I put in more work then some of my more talented running peers and they beat me while putting in less work. Don't let this discourage you though because if you let your natural talents decide whatever you do then you may never be happy or succeed at anything. To add to this I am very naturally talented at math, I have basically breezed through math all the way to multivariable calculus while people who are simply less talented, but work harder, don't do as well.

[@rajeetss]

Wonderful video! Thanks!

[@TheArtofImprovement]

Thanks

[@dedasalmeida9047]

As a former cello player, I must say 70 to 80% of violinists or any classical musician that practice more than 10'000 hours loves doing it. Especially kids, they'll get bored(like me) or they'll grow a resentment towards playing classical music and ultimately give up...

[@robinburkart6445]

This is somewhat liberating in a sense that I can do whatever I want and desire, nothing holds me back but time invested.

[@Kuhho]

This open my eyes in so many ways !

[@hellonwheels4372]

In sikhism there is a saying by our spiritual master, Guru Gobind Singh: “Nischey Kar Apni Jeet Karo”. This translates to that for a man with great resolve and determination, victory is promised. A man who never gives up, cannot lose, regardless of whatever activity he undertakes. This video was a game changer, thank you very much

[@dpt4458]

To get in the top 10% only requires lots and lots of hard work true but being the best at something and truly changing the field entirely requires something no amount of work will ever give you

[@nGUNNARp]

this is actually incredibly motivating

[@jason5265]

The most important thing here that was only briefly mentioned is that people will only put in the time, effort and energy into things they’re passionate about. Putting that kind of time into something you have no desire to do is certain to make a person miserable.

[@ELISHACAEZ]

Doing things I'm not good at made me way better at it than doing things that I had a knack for

[@emingbelarmino1074]

Deliberate Practice!

[@effinator]

Nothing but facts in this video. Thank you for sharing, I needed this reminder!

[@stefdazzle3075]

Thiis gives me tears in a good way, realising there to put the focus on. Thankyou for this video!

[@jackbelinski2661]

An important fact I recently began to accept is that you cannot expect yourself to get into so many habits/routines at once. No matter how much you want to do whatever number of things, how important they may be for your desired future, or how hard you try and plan them out, there’s only so much time, availability and will power. You have to start with one habit/routine at a time, and take time to really enjoy it before moving on to a new habit/routine.

[@qwertytwerqy2440]

Thank you. This video has clarified the value of hard work that I have put through these past few days and weeks. My situation is that I'm preparing for a competition on a national level. I suffered countless setbacks as I continuously learned that I have much more to learn just when I thought that I'm about to finish my preparation. There's a few more days left, I will try to make use of as many hours as I can to become that one warrior.

[@chrisunmissed]

You got this!

[@chrisunmissed]

@Thawne hi

[@helensiebeneich9106]

Truly motivational. It definitely helps to overcome a fixed mindset, thank you! 🙏🏼

[@Bri-ve7ox]

i always watch videos like this but this is one of the few that really helped me a lot and had an effect on me thanks so much for this video!

[@saschakehrli2496]

Would be interesting to see such a study on athletes, especially in strength sports. I think 'talent' plays a much bigger role there than in music. One reason might be that you can't productively train a sport for, say, 50 hours per week: It's 'easier' to max out productive training time. For instruments, there is not really such a limitation. Also, physical features and genetics have a huge impact on maximal attainable performance, especially in strength sports. The video is still a good motivation though.

[@zekiz774]

Same for logical things like math. Some people are just born more talented than others.

[@5aitama638]

Love this video, really motivational just makes me really think about how long it would take to truly master something though. I'm not really sure many understand how long 10,000 hours is, after you factor in sleeping, eating, working, I mean even at 2 hours a day for a whole year that's only a little under 750 hours and at that constant rate it would take like 13 or so years to completely master your skill provided it isn't involved in your current work. Honestly just makes me respect all the people at the highest level of their profession ever more for showing such true dedication to their craft!

[@advancetotabletop5328]

The secret to mastering anything is to realize you don’t have to master them but you do have to DO them. (: Or, as I’d like to say, “This toilet isn’t going to fix itself”.

[@arthurmohamads281]

This video inspired to write down my own principles of life. Thank you so much for making me do the first step! Lots of wisdom in this video all delivered by a really fine british gentleman 👏

[@ksc4622]

The main reason talented people put in more hours is just that they receive more happiness and sense of achievement from practicing compared to less talented people. When being talentless at something, each hour of practice feels like an ordeal. While if I am very gifted at it, each hour spent makes me feel better about myself. Talent is still the major factor, it is just that we don't get to choose. We do get to choose how much hours we put in though.

[@lordofstuff_]

Growing up with perfect grades, good friends, girlfriends, well developed social skills and being the best at all the «cool» hobbies really messed with my ability to deal with failure. Now that Im an adult Im scared to try anything that I might fail at.. which is everything when you’re a new adult. Slowly learning to deal with this and get out of my comfort zones though.

[@GiuseppeDeRosa2001]

Great video!!!!

[@TheArtofImprovement]

Thank you

[@SpyneMetal]

Such a great video! Thanks so much.

[@Android-bf5wg]

One of the best video on the internet. And i have seen a hell lot of them.

[@advancetotabletop5328]

Remember that a competitive goal of “being at the top” is different than an achievement goal of “losing weight”. While both require lifestyle habits, one is external completion, while the other is not. And *you* are the one responsible for choosing the goal and managing the tasks and lifestyle to achieve it. If you want to win the Boston Marathon versus being able to complete a marathon, that’s your choice and your responsibility.

[@alexman378]

I spent a lot of time thinking talent was everything. It’s not. I’m talented at what I do, and got spoiled for many years, thinking that would put me above the competition. I got a reality check when less talented but harder working people surpassed me. Talent is good to have, but it doesn’t beat consistency or hard work. It’s like being a very good looking person in the dating scene. Sure, it really helps a lot, but if someone less good looking, yet incredibly charismatic, charming and smart shows up, looks are nowhere near enough to beat that.

[@jairodanielsantoscolindres9993]

I loved this video, it just woke me up. And remind me what I need to do. Stay focused again.

[@gingineer_opriasa3890]

Thank you bro, I remember my professor had told me that in order to become successful in your profession, it takes thousand of hours.

[@roytee3127]

With all due respect to Malcom Gladwell and the makers of this video, they're missing the point about talent and effort. The real formula is Achievement = Talent x preparation. It's a multiplier effect. A person with no or minimal talent who works long and hard at something can achieve mediocrity, but they'll never have the spark or intuitive feel for the activity that true talent give you. That's the thing about talent - you can define it as the brain (and/or body) working in ways that naturally aligns with the ways of a particular activity. Without that, you're just mimicking the essence of the activity. And if an activity naturally fits with the way you are, you'll be much more likely to work hard to master the activity. Gladwell et al are confused by the role of talent as a motivator for working hard, especially at music. The 8-year-olds who practiced so much more than their peers had a reason to do so - they loved music and had a talent for it, and were willing to work at it. Just try, as I have, to get an 8-year-old with no talent to practice for many hours. It doesn't work. A different part of Gladwell's book extensively quotes some other social science work that was done by people whom I know very well. They worked hard at their profession, but were definitely not no-talent dullards who achieved results through mere mindless effort. I come from a family of classical musicians. I can definitely see the role of musical talent in various members' musical achievements. Some are better musicians than others, not matter hard they practice. And nobody imagines that major-league professional athletes are merely random people who happened to train harder than the rest. Out of all the masses of high school athletes, only a few make it to major college varsity teams. And out of all the thousands of major college varsity athletes, only a few make it into their respective big leagues every year. And it's not because they trained insanely hard (you can train only so hard). As for the "music university" musicians, anybody who majors in music performance already has a fair amount of talent. Yes, even - or especially - the most talented must work long and hard to reach their full potential. Otherwise, they're just woulda-coulda never-was's. And there's nothing wrong with mediocrity. If you're moderately good at something and enjoy doing it, that's better than constantly struggling reach to an unattainable goal.

[@brigitakukjalko3154]

Thank you for the video, as usually it is inspiring and well made. However, I wanted to point out that Heraclitus of Ephesus was an ancient Greek, pre-Socratic, Ionian philosopher and a native of the city of Ephesus, which was then part of the Persian Empire.

[@adrianabreu7050]

Very nice guide, fully recomended.

[@CS.319]

Wow, This is the video i needed! Thanks❤

[@williampalladino3934]

Thanks man .. Bill Shakespeare put it pretty good, "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them." But greatness is pretty rare

[@playlists8029]

RIP Kobe Bryant.

[@generationm2059]

Of course, none of this would be possible without strengthening the important skills of perseverance and patience. Too many people expect quick results through no struggle. The amount of failures and time required to reach one's goals is the reason why many people quit as soon as the initial rush ends.

[@anindaahsan454]

Saved it in my Must watch playlist!!

[@Zultchy]

Time alone is not enough. Other factors, such as talent, play a significant role in determining whether someone will excel in a particular domain. For example, two people may spend the same amount of time practicing a skill, but one may progress faster or reach a higher level of proficiency due to innate abilities or aptitudes. Additionally, external factors such as access to resources, opportunities, and support from coaches or mentors can greatly influence an individual's ability to reach the top of their field. Furthermore, motivation and determination are crucial in driving someone to put in the time and effort required to excel. In conclusion, while time is an important factor in becoming among the best in the world at something, it is not the only determinant. A combination of factors, including talent, resources, support, and motivation, all contribute to one's ability to achieve excellence

[@omgwat]

Did you not watch the video? In the study, there was never a situation where someone who didn’t put 10k hours into something turned out to be bad at that thing.

[@Zultchy]

@@omgwat Yes I watched the video and I've disagreed and explained why. Further research has been provided that sheds new and different light on the "10000 hour" rule. An example: You can ride a bike for 10,000 hours. But just because you do doesn't mean you're going to be able to ride a bike anywhere as well as an Olympic cyclist with only 8k hours. The 10,000 hour rule fails when time isn't the only factor, such as deliberate practice. Some studies have failed to find a strong correlation between practice time and performance, or have found that other factors, such as genetics or personality traits, may be more important predictors of expertise. Hambrick, D. Z., Oswald, F. L., Altmeyer, M., et al. (2014). Deliberate practice: Is that all it takes to become an expert? Intelligence, 45, 34-45. Macnamara, B. N., Hambrick, D. Z., & Oswald, F. L. (2014). Deliberate practice and performance in music, games, sports, education, and professions: A meta-analysis. Psychological Science, 25(8), 1608-1618. Ericsson, K. A. (2016). The influence of experience and deliberate practice on the development of superior expert performance. In The Routledge international handbook of expert performance (pp. 133-146). Routledge. So yeah. If you drop 10k hours into something you won't be "bad" at it. But you're not just guaranteed to be breaking the top ranks. People drop 10k hours in league of legends and stay Gold rank, whereas some of the best talent in the world hit challenger rank (top 0.00001%) and get scouted by professional teams within a year of picking up the game for the first time.

[@hawk8898]

I feel like violin skill isn't the same as every skill. For example, in long distance running, genetics has a massive impact on your ability to become the best in the world.

[@MansWUT]

This truly is a remarkable video. I'll _always_ make sure to remember it, and thanks so much for the graph! I set it as my wallpaper for my computer, to keep the lesson in mind!

[@vmorr1]

Thank you!

[@Princeparaluta]

Right time!

[@lennie24O6O1]

applying this to gambling until i win a million

[@nicolasquijano5471]

Thank You Very Much

[@ct415]

That was really great. Thank you.

[@R055LE.1]

There are certainly limitations to this but it's the opposite side. You can lack the physical capability to accomplish something or at least accomplish it well. A lot of neuro spicy people have physical coordination issues for example, or people with chronic back or knee issues. ADHD with concentration limitations. But if something falls within what you are physically capable of, then you should be able to master it yes. As stated in the video, the truly "gifted" are gifted with an appreciation or even obsession with something, to enjoy it and be fulfilled by it, therefore dedicating their lives to it.

[@KNSVTV]

Failure is mother's success!

[@Nothing-ce8uv]

I think you have it mixed up lol

[@AJ__525]

@@Nothing-ce8uvnigma nuts

[@reshanrajan1947]

Thankyou bro. needed to hear this.

[@economicsofentertainment]

Some amazing takeaways here!

[@grumpycup4762]

I just find myself disagreeing with a lot in this video. To grossly summarize and simplify it to fit a youtube comment: Innate talent DOES exist. It plays an integral role in success. Because it allows you to "Prepare" more efficiently. A person can practice violin for 10 years, but because they lack fundamental "instinctual" understanding of the sound, have bad dexterity and coordination etc. They simply will not get as much out of practice as someone who has an innate talent for these things. Talent does not ONLY give you a headstart. It also acts as a force-multiplier on your practice. That doesn't mean hard work won't get you anywhere. But it's disingenuous to to lead people to believe that if they just work hard and believe in themselves, they can become a world-famous superstar. Hell even WITH talent that's not a given, because a lot of that is due to sheer luck, connections and other external factors that don't relate to your skill.

[@sbusisiweshaba1715]

If you love something and put in the work in the right way, you will become a master. To be successful goes beyond hard work, it's about researching all the proven or potential techniques to help you get there. E.g. In business, you need the right advertising, location etc. Hard work is simply 1 element of success, it needs to be combined with other elements to achieve certain results.

[@oye2240]

It's an advice so it's not concrete. What advice can u give then dude

[@ardidsonriente2223]

That is why most of the "best at something" have almost always a strong support that allows them the time to do what they pursue. Said bluntly: most of the best don't need to work for living, they can work to improve instead. This also appear very, very clear in the Outliers book.

[@Crisonic51]

thanks for the video!

[@lilfrxener6134]

Really good video, thank you very much