There is no way we can pursue perfection everyday for the rest of our lives--- especially when our efforts are relatively abstract and subjective. Meaning, how can we really measure how much effort are we really putting in? Well, there is some good news. There is another law that we can adhere to and this has been scientifically proven to bring out the best in us. It's the Law of the Outliers which was made famous by the best-selling author, Malcom Gladwell in his book Outliers. It states that one needs to invest a total of 10,000 hours consistently in order to be one of the best in our chosen fields.
So let's do the math:
If we work at an average rate of 40 hours a week.
And there are roughly 52 weeks a year.
Then you have an opportunity to perfect your craft with more than 2,000 hours every year.
So for you to become one of the best in your chosen field, you have to work at it for about five years.
And if you want to make your competence grow faster, then just add in some hours during the day or the week.
So if you’re a Student, you have to spend days focused on honing your craft. Studying and learning beyond what the school is teaching you.
Sharing and collaborating with your classmates and friends to come up with cool ideas that can change the world.
Not just be limited to getting the most likes from our post or the most scores from our games.
But really make a positive impact with our thoughts, words and actions.
Be an outlier by being the best student of learning. May it be about your passion or potential.
So if you're a Teacher or a Parent, you have to spend your days focused on honing your craft.
Preparing and studying your lessons. Researching new trends.
Mentoring and coaching your kids. Observing them to find more ways to bring out the best in them.
Exchange ideas and discoveries with your colleagues.
Be an outlier by being the best teacher, coach and mentor to our children.
And if you're a School Leader, you also have to spend your days on honing your craft.
Having time to listen to the people you lead and serve. Discover ways on how to make their jobs better.
Live up to the mission of the school by bringing out the best in the people that you lead and serve.
Sharpen your own saw so that you can sharpen the saw of others.
Be an outlier by being the best leader of leaders that our community and our world need.
If you wish to learn more about the third and last natural law of increasing our competence, then watch the full episode here.
Next week, we will be tackling and learning about a new Vitamin C -- Vitamin Character.
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