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What the 10,000 Hour Rule IsThe 10,000 hour rule is a concept that claims the best way to develop what’s called “world-class skill” is to have at least 10,000 hours of experience using the skill. The original report discussing the 10,000 hour rule was published in 1993 and used an example of musical students at an academy in Germany to reinforce the point. The students put in an average of 10,000 hours of practice by the time they had turned 20 years old, resulting in “world-class skill.” Why It Might Be WrongAnders Ericsson, who worked on the original study, claims in his new book that the 10,000 hour rule is much more complex than simply “practice makes perfect.” Alongside his co-author, R...

Welp, we’re all doomed. It turns out that sitting all day at your desk is one of the worst things you can do for your health. Alternatively, numerous studies have shown the health benefits of trading your traditional desk in for a standing desk. One study even goes so far as to claim that standing at work is the best anti-aging technique you can do!

For many workers, driving to and from the office is a way of life. In view of this, many have commuted for so long that they can’t imagine life without this daily drive. Despite commuting being the norm, employers and employees alike will gain substantial benefits by ditching the practice altogether. Today’s technology puts this goal within reach.