My way to Malcolm Gladwell 10,000 hours

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10,000 hours of expertise

Malcolm Gladwell in his “Outliers” book says that one person needs 10,000 hours of practice to reach the world-class level of expertise in any field.

Some people think that this statement is not accurate and probably exaggerated. Even some psychological studies have refuted Gladwell’s theory.

In any case, accurate or not I thought that it was an excellent reference to take into account.

My initial goals

So when I started the Online Certification Course this year, I decided to build five websites at the same time and record my learning and tasks done in a particular notebook, noting every day my progress in hours.

My goal initially was to work at least four hours a day since I still have an offline job.

Very soon I realized that working on five websites was absolute madness; therefore I rethink my goals to continue working just on one site.

Way to go

At present, I’m in the middle of Level 5 of the Certification courses. My notebook indicates that I’ve worked for 241 hours till now. Although some days I work up to 8 hours, some others I barely complete half an hour.

My average so far is 1.39 hours worked per day which is below of my goals. However, I feel that I’ve done a lot with that time because my site is running now with 35 entire posts that mean including every improvement suggested here at WA for better rankings and they are indexed.

The most relevant lesson to me at this point is that if I’ve made all this effort just working a 1.3 hour a day as an average and knowing just what I’ve learned in 241 hours, how much can I accomplish working and learning more than that? I think success is just a matter of time and effort.

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Great post! I love your road scene! I am publishing a blog within my website called "The Word Road"! Best wishes for success!
Michael Inman

it is depends whether it is 10,000 hours or 10,000 hours time 1

Tommy, you are making great progress. Keep up the good work.
I wish you many more hours of success.
All the best.
Wendi

Thanks Wendi!

Great post Tommy!!!

Tried and True

Elaine

Thanks Elaine!

Good thoughts Tommy, I am a bit over the top at times but it is all good I am heading in the right direction .You are heading in the right direction

Way to go Gus!

Hi Tommy
I watched a top classical Pianist YUJA WANG born in China now lives in USA her teacher made her Practice Six hours a day so lets do the sums
6 hours x 5 days a week x 48 weeks = 1440 hours a year
so to reach her high standard I would say 10 000 hours was
required..
Do check her out on YouTube stunning

Then check top top Athletes to Break world records easily 10000
hours required
Top Martial Artists much more than 10000 hours required..
So I Agree with Malcolm Gladwell.
Now to your Post I really Like it . I will read your other posts too
Much Appreciated
Regards
David
PS I LOVE YOUR YELLOW $ BLCK GOALS PAGES

Very interesting references you bring us David thank you very much!

Hi Tommy! By the 10k number to be a world-class affiliate marketer, you have 7507 days left at 1.3 hours/day. LOL

But, I think you will reach a really good level well before then!

You're right! :)

It certainly can't hurt!

Not at all!

Hi , there is no order button on my netshop products , what is wrong? working fine until a few days ago?

Hi.

I really do not have an answer. If this is a technical issue with your site, please contact Site Support. They are great!

Cathy

Not sure of the correct answer, have you tried refreshing the page! or switching off and then having another look. These are just thoughts. Good luck.

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