Challenging Marginal Gains Mathematics: 10 Myths about How Marginal Gains Add Up
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 Published On May 12, 2017

Yes its time to challenge the poorly understood concept of "Marginal Gains". Here are our Top 10 myths surrounding David Brailsford's Marginal Gains misunderstandings which have reportedly powered British Cycling and Team Sky to countless victories!

For the record we are not claiming marginal gains do not exist, we are claiming they don't work as advertised / as commonly believed. We are busting 10 common misconceptions of marginal gains. Tell us if you agree or disagree?

Background Reading on Marginal Gains Assumptions?
http://jamesclear.com/marginal-gains
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/0...
https://www.slideshare.net/Managewell...
http://www.weeklydesk.com/what-happen...
https://thesimplifyguy.com/2012/08/04...
http://www.harrisburgspeedschool.com/...
http://www.bulletproofmusician.com/co...

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VIDEO SUMMARY OF MYTHS
#1: Marginal Gains = simple addition
#2: Marginal Gains = absolute gains
#3: Marginal Gains = stackable
#4: Marginal Gains = strongly influence outcome
#5: Marginal Gains = all the same
#6: Marginal Gains = easily repeatable
#7: Marginal Gains = always novel
#8: Marginal Gains = easily measurable
#9: Marginal Gains = always achievable
#10: Marginal Gains = cheap

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Kaizen Pic: http://www.blog-gestion-de-projet.com...
TT Pic: aerosportresearch.com
TT Rider: http://www.velonews.com/amateur-hour

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