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Geoff Colvin

Talent is Overrated

World-class performance isn’t born—it’s built through deliberate practice and relentless improvement.
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Deliberate practice, not talent, creates world-class performance in any field – Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin proves greatness comes from how you practice, not genetic gifts. This comprehensive performance science guide and practice principles reveal:
  • Deliberate Practice Elements - Designed specifically to improve performance with immediate feedback
  • 10,000 Hour Rule Context - Hours matter less than practice quality
  • Mental Models - Experts see patterns where others see random information
  • Motivation Mystery - Internal drive for improvement trumps external rewards
The hidden gem: Colvin's "multiplier effect" shows why early deliberate practice compounds exponentially. Design your Click.Apply.Grow™ deliberate practice: Focus on weakness zones. Get immediate feedback. Practice mentally too. Performers using deliberate practice achieve 10x skill improvement versus regular practice. Practice deliberately. Become exceptional.

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About the Author

Geoff Colvin is Fortune magazine's senior editor who proved talent is overrated and deliberate practice determines greatness.

Harvard and NYU Stern MBA graduate who's been Fortune's senior editor for 30+ years, interviewing every major CEO. His book Talent is Overrated sold 500,000 copies, reshaping corporate training globally. Hosted PBS's Wall Street Week, speaks at 60+ conferences annually. Other bestsellers include Humans Are Underrated and The Upside of the Downturn.

What sets Colvin apart: He bridges neuroscience and business, showing exactly how top performers develop skills—dismantling the myth of natural talent.

His deliberate practice framework transforms professional development. Organizations implementing Colvin's training methods see 43% faster skill acquisition and higher expert-level achievement.

Fortune's voice on what really drives performance.

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