>>Yes, that sums it up neatly. I think the book's title is not quite right (as I have mentioned elsewhere) because talent obviously does matter but the argument the book makes is that talent can be achieved through this type of deliberate practice, mentorship and commitment starting at a young age. It largely dispels the idea that we are either born with "it" or not, which is what most people think when they see a Tiger Woods or a Kasparov or a Yo-Yo Ma.
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>>(Aside to UT: Why would this thread be moved to "creative writing" forum? Weird.)
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>Because we seem to be missing Books category in the Chatter forum.

Why would sub-category "creative writing" be better than just leaving it in sub-category "chatter"? We're just having a chat about a book.