Why child prodigies rarely become elite performers
The Myth of the Early Bird: Why Child Prodigies Often Fail to Reach the Pinnacle
Intensive training for gifted children yields results, yet falls short of expectations
While the strategy of rigorously training talented youth certainly produces outcomes, its effectiveness is often overstated. Contrary to popular belief, the path from childhood precocity to adult excellence is far less direct than many assume.
Source: The Economist Generated at: 2026-01-14 18:57:18 UTC
