The 10,000-Hour Rule, a concept made famous by Malcolm Gladwell, suggests that it takes roughly 10,000 hours of deliberate practice to achieve mastery in any given field. But is this rule truly a formula for success, or does it oversimplify the path to expertise? Some argue that consistent practice is the key to becoming an expert, while others believe that factors such as natural talent, access to elite coaching, and even genetics play a significant role in determining how far someone can go. Pabi Moloi was in conversation with Dr Alex Asakitikpi, Senior National Researcher At the Independent Institute of Education in Johannesburg.

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