2005
Ericsson & Lehmann 1996: Expert and exceptional performance: Evidence of maximal adaptation to task
by sachachuaThe belief that most anatomical and physiological characteristics are unmodifiable and thus reflect innate talent is not valid for expert performance acquired through at least a decade of intense practice
Passionate Amateurs
by sachachuaan amateur may be as competent as a paid professional, yet is motivated by a love or passion for the activity
Creating Passionate Users: Upgrade your users, not just your product
by sachachua"Learning is a drug. To the brain, learning new things is inherently pleasurable."
Creating Passionate Users: Learning isn't a push model
by sachachuaI want to work with these people. =) They grok readers' brains.
Creating Passionate Users: Keeping users engaged...
by sachachuaThey talk about it to others. They can't help being evangelists. ... Give users a way to kick ass.