#67: Training Prodigies from Day One
Some people chalk extraordinary talent up to genetics or luck, but others believe it’s mostly about training. Psychologist László Polgár put that theory to the test with his daughters, raising them in a highly structured environment focused on chess from a very young age.
The results were stunning: his daughters — Susan, Sofia, and Judit — became world-class chess players, with Judit widely considered one of the greatest female players of all time. Their story mirrors that of Venus and Serena Williams, whose father also trained them intensely from early childhood. It raises a compelling question: how much “talent” is actually just radical, consistent practice?
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