excellence, actually The Talent Episode: Is Greatness Born or Built?
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Dec 4, 2025 Dive into the riveting debate of whether greatness is born or built, highlighted through college basketball case studies. Discover how environment and grit shape talent, and learn about the crucial balance of nature and nurture. Explore common missteps in identifying talent early, and why late bloomers deserve recognition. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of fostering a growth mindset over innate ability and the value of supportive coaching. Finally, find practical advice for parents and athletes aiming to unlock their full potential.
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Two Basketball Blueprints Compared
- Brad contrasts Michigan (transfer-driven) with Houston (development-driven) college basketball approaches.
- The comparison frames the episode's question: is talent found or built?
Talent Is Both Nature And Nurture
- Talent is not nature versus nurture; it's a both-and problem of nurturing nature in context.
- Baseline capacity matters, but opportunity, fit, and environment modulate outcomes.
Talent Predictions Are Unreliable
- Predicting who's going to excel is extremely hard even with objective metrics.
- High-stakes drafts (NFL/NBA/MLB) consistently show experts fail at forecasting future performance.