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Talent Is Overrated
Book • 2009
In 'Talent Is Overrated', Geoff Colvin challenges the conventional wisdom that exceptional performance is due to innate talent.
Instead, he presents extensive scientific research showing that the key to great performance is 'deliberate practice' – a specific type of work that is designed to improve performance, often with a teacher’s help, and involves continuous feedback and mental demands.
The book provides insights and real-world examples to help readers understand and apply these principles to achieve greater performance in their fields.
Instead, he presents extensive scientific research showing that the key to great performance is 'deliberate practice' – a specific type of work that is designed to improve performance, often with a teacher’s help, and involves continuous feedback and mental demands.
The book provides insights and real-world examples to help readers understand and apply these principles to achieve greater performance in their fields.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
Mentioned by Joshua Sheats in the context of a discussion on deliberate practice and high levels of accomplishment.
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OUT AND ABOUT: Worldschooling: Beyond the Three Rs (Expat Money 290)
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Rob Dial as one of his favorite books that talks about how talent alone is not enough for success.
Rob Dial as one of his favorite books that talks about how talent alone is not enough for success.
What Do You Believe?
Mentioned by Rob Dial as one of his favorite books, highlighting the importance of skill over talent.
Rob Dial as one of his favorite books, highlighting the importance of skill over talent.
You Become What You Believe
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Douglas Conant when discussing the importance of deliberate practice in leadership development.
Douglas Conant when discussing the importance of deliberate practice in leadership development.
136: How To Create Connections in The Smallest of Moments, with Douglas Conant
