I read a very good book recently called Talent's Overrated by Geoff Colvin. The book researches what really separates the truly great performers. From their research with some of the best performers in sports, chess, music and business experts suggest that these greats are not necessarily born to be great. They have been trained over many years to hone their craft.
A key component in the training is how you practice or prepare for your craft. It's called deliberate practice. It involves repetition to the highest degree over the course of thousands of hours. In sports, chess, music and business the results were amazingly similar.
It's a very good read and a great manual for those really wanting to improve their craft or hobby.
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