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Talent is Overrated
By Geoff Colvin
This episode reveals that exceptional performance isn't a mysterious gift, but a skill meticulously built through specific, uncomfortable, and relentless deliberate practice.
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What it is about
Deliberate practice, peak performance, skill development
Who it is for
If you've ever felt limited by a perceived lack of 'natural talent,' this will clarify how true mastery is forged through focused, intentional effort, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
As a long-time senior editor at Fortune, Geoff Colvin has spent decades observing and analyzing the true drivers of exceptional performance across business, sports, and the arts, revealing the common threads that lead to mastery.
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