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ANNE-LAURE LE CUNFF

THE DOING DEFICIT

HOW DELIBERATE ACTION OUTPERFORMS PASSIVE LEARNING

Ness Labs, 2024

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RECOMMENDATION

Have you ever read numerous books on a single topic but still felt as though you
lacked expertise on the subject? If you try to excel based purely on book
smarts, your learning curve will plateau quickly. Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le
Cunff posits that “deliberate action” trumps “passive learning,” yet many people
lack the will to act. Le Cunff offers tips to overcome your reluctance to act
and outlines how, with dedicated practice, you can excel in your field.

SUMMARY

THE WORLD IS SUFFERING NOT FROM A KNOWLEDGE DEFICIT BUT FROM A “DOING DEFICIT.”

High achievers don’t experience overnight success. Mastery rarely comes from
merely reading about a topic. Success accompanies “deliberate action,” a
commitment to practice and hone your skills daily.

Nevertheless, many people prefer to accumulate information — taking courses,
reading books, and so on — rather than applying their knowledge. Why?

HUMANS TEND TO SHIRK THE WORK REQUIRED TO GAIN MASTERY.

Research estimates that attaining an intermediate-level mastery of any skill
requires 3,000 hours of deliberate practice. However, deliberate practice
involves much more than merely showing up to training sessions and going through
the motions; it requires constantly challenging yourself to learn and grow,
pushing the boundaries of your ability, and dedicating yourself to mastering the
fundamentals before tackling more difficult aspects of the skill.

Alas, many people eschew deliberate practice for three “deeply emotional...

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Anne-Laure Le Cunff is the founder of Ness Labs, a consultancy that focuses on
wellness, creativity, and culture in business. She studies neuroscience at
King’s College London.

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