Self Control and Grit

Where character enters the equation is effort – the amount of time spent on a task.. deliberate practice.

20 of the world’s top soloist pianist have spent 10,000 hours of solo practice in their life time to achieve their excellence!.(5000 next level and 2000 for serious amateur)

What determines the time devoted? Answer: Character and specifically, self discipline.

IQ and self-discipline do not correlate but self-discipline outpredicts IQ for academic success by a factor of around 2.

Self discipline .. the practice of sacrificing short-term pleasure for long term gain… women are usually better at this!