Many High Achievers Start as Ordinary Kids, Not Child Prodigies
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A new review in Science challenges traditional methods of nurturing gifted individuals, suggesting that early specialization may not be the best approach. Instead, encouraging young talents to explore multiple disciplines and develop gradually over time can lead to higher chances of achieving world-class performance across fields like science, sports, music, and chess.
Topics:sports#diversity-in-training#early-specialization#gifted-education#science#talent-development#world-class-performers
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