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I dispute nothing which the author says, but let us not overlook the inborn physical advantages of some high achievers. For example, the exceptional eyesight of athletes like Ted Williams and Bill Bradley is well-documented.

Chuck Yeager is another example. His incredibly acute eyesight allowed him to become aware of an oncoming enemy aircraft one second sooner than his opponent. When the two aircraft are closing one another at 600 mph, this is a huge advantage. Practice won’t get you there.