Do you consider yourself a respected expert in your field? In answering the question you may go through a list of check off boxes such as your experience, education, and credentials and the level of your success. You may also consider you skillset and your ability to teach and influence others.
Over the years I have read books that define how to be successful or how to become an expert. One of those books was Outliers written by Malcolm Gladwell. In his book he talked about what it takes to be the best and the brightest and the most famous and successful. He asked the question: what makes high-achievers different? I read the book a couple of times including listening to it on audio books. There are two things that have stuck with me over the years. One was the notion that in order to be an expert 10,000 hours of practice was required.” Many researchers since have gladly disputed this success rule.
The other concept I remember is the notion of the “Matthew Effect” named by researcher Robert K. Merton. This idea is based on the Parable of the Talents found in Matthew 25:14-30. If you are a Bible reader, you know the story by heart. A master puts his servants in charge of his goods while he is traveling and when he returns rewards or punishes his servants based on their willingness to take risks. The summary appears in verse 28. “Take the thousand and give it to the one who risked the most. And get rid of this “play-it-safe” who won’t go out on a limb. Throw him out into utter darkness.” (Matthew 25:28 MSG)
Maybe you know the heavenly meaning of this parable told by Jesus, but there is also a business lesson we can learn. Merton’s research suggests that those with certain advantages or resources receive even more development opportunities over time, while those lacking these advantages tend to fall further behind. Do you feel like you have been given the advantages and resources you need in order to excel?
As an entrepreneur in the health and wellness space, do you have you the confidence to establish yourself as an authority beyond your degree, certification or license? Years ago when I read the book The Confidence Code by journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, I was shocked to learn that even the most successful women struggle with feelings of self-doubt. The authors even schooled women on the science and art of self-assurance. Their suggestions include, less people pleasing, less perfectionism, more action, risk taking, and fast failure.
When I first became certified as a Christian Counselor, I asked myself the question “how can I become an expert?” After all, I had spent much of my career as a learning and development leader so did I have the time to really excel? What was it going to take? Maybe you are curious as well, so I decided to give AI a try and see what would be revealed.
Over the years I have read books that define how to be successful or how to become an expert. One of those books was Outliers written by Malcolm Gladwell. In his book he talked about what it takes to be the best and the brightest and the most famous and successful. He asked the question: what makes high-achievers different? I read the book a couple of times including listening to it on audio books. There are two things that have stuck with me over the years. One was the notion that in order to be an expert 10,000 hours of practice was required.” Many researchers since have gladly disputed this success rule.
The other concept I remember is the notion of the “Matthew Effect” named by researcher Robert K. Merton. This idea is based on the Parable of the Talents found in Matthew 25:14-30. If you are a Bible reader, you know the story by heart. A master puts his servants in charge of his goods while he is traveling and when he returns rewards or punishes his servants based on their willingness to take risks. The summary appears in verse 28. “Take the thousand and give it to the one who risked the most. And get rid of this “play-it-safe” who won’t go out on a limb. Throw him out into utter darkness.” (Matthew 25:28 MSG)
Maybe you know the heavenly meaning of this parable told by Jesus, but there is also a business lesson we can learn. Merton’s research suggests that those with certain advantages or resources receive even more development opportunities over time, while those lacking these advantages tend to fall further behind. Do you feel like you have been given the advantages and resources you need in order to excel?
As an entrepreneur in the health and wellness space, do you have you the confidence to establish yourself as an authority beyond your degree, certification or license? Years ago when I read the book The Confidence Code by journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, I was shocked to learn that even the most successful women struggle with feelings of self-doubt. The authors even schooled women on the science and art of self-assurance. Their suggestions include, less people pleasing, less perfectionism, more action, risk taking, and fast failure.
When I first became certified as a Christian Counselor, I asked myself the question “how can I become an expert?” After all, I had spent much of my career as a learning and development leader so did I have the time to really excel? What was it going to take? Maybe you are curious as well, so I decided to give AI a try and see what would be revealed.
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