REFERENCES 1. Neuroscience Shows Elite Athlete and Soldier Brains Perform at Higher Level (2019). National Museum of Health and Medicine. 2. Schonbrun, Zach. (2018). The Performance Cortex: How Neuroscience Is Redefining Athletic Genius. Dutton. 3. The Neuroscience of Athletic Excellence – What Sets Champions Apart? (2024). Knowing Neurons. 4. Spindler, David. (2023). “The Neuroscience of Elite Performance: Cognitive Strategies for Success in Sport & Life.” Rich Roll Podcast Episode #844. 5. Sugarman, Roy. (n.d.). The Applied Neuroscience of Peak Performance. EXOS. 6. Neuroscience of Peak Performance – Unlocking the Secrets of Elite Athletes and Entrepreneurs (2023). Medium. NATURE VS NURTURE But how much of this is hardwired, and how much can be trained? While genetics play a role in traits like reaction speed and resilience, research shows that deliberate practice — focused, intentional training — can reshape the brain. Neuroplasticity allows even non-elite individuals to push their limits, strengthening the same circuits that define top-tier performance.6 Yet questions remain. Why do only a handful reach true mastery, and could anyone rewire their brain to perform at elite levels? Science has mapped the brain of greatness, but its full blueprint remains elusive. If it could be trained to master anything, what are its limits? 28
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