Ben Shaw: chapter 2 of the talent code

Chapter two of "The Talent Code" talks about the "deep practice cell." Essentially, Coyle talks about how nerve fibers that carry signals through our brain are wrapped in a substsance called Myelin. This myelin, according to Coyle, can regulate the speed of signals being transferred by the nerve fibers. We see the results of this process as increased skill. For myelin to properly wrap around the nerve fibers, Coyle says, brain circuts must be fired. In other words, we need to practice. In this chapter, Coyle describes the work of  Anders Ericsson in challanging the then-current beliefs surrounding human talent and memory. In closing the chapter, Coyle unveils Ericsson's theory of "deep practice multiplied by 10,000 hours equals world-class skill.

Essentially, white matter (myelin) matters.

Myelination, automaticity

My skills will become  more natural as I use them.