10,000 hours to Greatness

 Malcolm Gladwell explains on his book the Outliers that successful people excel at their craft because they have devoted at least 10,000 hour of practice.   So I did a little calculation… If I dedicate 3 hours a day to photography, 365 days a year for almost 10 years then I may excel as photographer.  He reaches the conclusion that at the end talent is not the most important thing, practice is.

That is a daunting task!  He made the case for young Beatles and Bill Gates and I wonder if, once you passed your 20’s, you can still reach for greatness. 

I certainly cannot spend 3 hours a day taking pics!  I am a mom and have a day job (that does not involve photography).  I already ditched the broom and duster to go around capturing what the eyes cannot see.  My house is dusty,  my external hardrive getting full.  It is liberating to know that talent is overrated, but eye opening to know I may be out for a long, long trip…