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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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What's You Learn?
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
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