I am just listening to 'Art of Manlines' podcast where this topic is discussed. There is a lot here to take in. You should read yourself, I wanted to bring one point that seemed to stick out to me.
He mentions Tiger Woods vs. Roger Federer as two ways how you get to greatness. I don't think they are taking into account that maybe both of them are excellent athletes and that whether they started in childhood like Tiger Woods, or after dabbling in different sports like Federer, both thrived once they got into where their talents were.
Also, both have strong parents that pushed them, even if Federer mom didn't want him to play tennis, she is a tennis coach.
Anyhow, I don't think this take into account innate talents enough.
I'd like to add that "innate talents" are probably fundamental brain skills.
I work in education and there is a strong tendency to now focus on developing cognitive skills which help you to learn something instead of learning something and hoping that this will develop the cognitive skills.
I guess with sports or other mechanical skills (playing an instrument?) it must be a similar thing.
He mentions Tiger Woods vs. Roger Federer as two ways how you get to greatness. I don't think they are taking into account that maybe both of them are excellent athletes and that whether they started in childhood like Tiger Woods, or after dabbling in different sports like Federer, both thrived once they got into where their talents were.
Also, both have strong parents that pushed them, even if Federer mom didn't want him to play tennis, she is a tennis coach.
Anyhow, I don't think this take into account innate talents enough.