Old data but always current are those written in 1985 by Benjamin Bloom in connection with a study which included concert pianists, sculptors, research mathematicians, research neurologists, Olympic swimmers and tennis champion.
“… no matter
what the initial characteristics (or gift) of the individuals,
unless there is a long and intensive process of
encouragement, nurturance education, and training,
the individuals will not attain extreme level of capability
in these particular fields” (p.3)
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