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Do something new every three years?

Do something new every three years?

Check out this blog post by Chris Anderson (author of the Long Tail) entitled “Do something new every three years.” Definitely food for thought… In my comments to Chris, I confessed that it had not occurred to me that 10,000 hours squeezed out of a 40+ hour work week would certainly shorten the time frame. …

The Talent Myth?

The Talent Myth?

Branding guru John Moore (Brand Autopsy) recently pointed out two books which similarly discuss how people achieve world-class success. He says, “Both books dispel the notion that talent and intelligence are predictors of success. Both rely heavily on Anders Ericsson’s research into ‘Deliberate Practice.’” Here’s some key quotes pulled by Moore. Geoff Colvin’s TALENT IS …