The rule is very simple. Malcolm states that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to master a skill. He comes to this conclusion after researching many elite people in different careers and fields. Research shows that very often, the most successful people, whether computer programmers or violinists, had practiced their chosen skill for at least 10,000 hours of their lives, while their less successful counterparts had not practiced as much. This is regardless of any natural talent or ability. It was practice that made the