Life lessons
Success Isn’t About Talent; It’s A Numbers Game
I know that sounds controversial, but hear me out.
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To get good at anything, you must do it a lot — a real lot.
I’m thinking now of Michael Jordan, Taylor Swift, and others.
You think Michael Jordan could slam dunk on the first try? Or, Taylor being able to sing so well after the first year?
Now, I want you to picture your favorite founder or creator? Eve Arnold? Tim Ferris? Alex H? We all love their work.
So what do they all have in common?
Each and every one of them practice relentlessly.
According to the 10,000-hour rule from Gladwell, it takes thousands of hours of practice to master a skill.
Apart from practice, getting seen online also takes repetition and numbers.
Whether it’s making sales calls, writing, or coding, repetition is key. The more you do something, the better you get at it as will the reception from others.
So, let’s see why the path to success is all about playing the numbers game and how you can use this to your advantage.
