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Skill Stacking and the Dark Horse Project
05:31 - 11:19 (05:48)
The concept of skill stacking involves cobbling together different skills to make a mosaic and find success in different areas. The Dark Horse Project observed people who viewed themselves as coming out of nowhere to attain success, and found that they had cobbled together different experiences and skills.
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In this episode, the concept of skill stacking is explored whereby one can cobble together skills in a number of different domains creating a mosaic that allows for less zero-sum competition and more individuality.
05:31 - 07:25 (01:54)
Summary
In this episode, the concept of skill stacking is explored whereby one can cobble together skills in a number of different domains creating a mosaic that allows for less zero-sum competition and more individuality. The debate is between becoming 80% good at a lot of things or 100% good at one thing.
ChapterSkill Stacking and the Dark Horse Project
Episode817 How to Find Your Highest Potential with David Epstein
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The "10,000 hours rule" may not be entirely accurate as it doesn't take into consideration personal traits and interests that may affect one's ability to excel in a particular field.
07:25 - 09:45 (02:19)
Summary
The "10,000 hours rule" may not be entirely accurate as it doesn't take into consideration personal traits and interests that may affect one's ability to excel in a particular field.
ChapterSkill Stacking and the Dark Horse Project
Episode817 How to Find Your Highest Potential with David Epstein
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A discussion on the myth of having a single career path and how diverse experiences can lead to success.
09:45 - 10:53 (01:08)
Summary
A discussion on the myth of having a single career path and how diverse experiences can lead to success.
ChapterSkill Stacking and the Dark Horse Project
Episode817 How to Find Your Highest Potential with David Epstein
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The Dark Horse Project studies the success of individuals who achieve their goals through unorthodox methods, rather than following a traditional path to success.
10:53 - 11:19 (00:25)
Summary
The Dark Horse Project studies the success of individuals who achieve their goals through unorthodox methods, rather than following a traditional path to success. The majority of subjects in the project characterized themselves as outliers, achieving success through unconventional means.