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Bounce

By Matthew Syed

This episode dismantles the comforting myth of innate talent, revealing how true expertise is meticulously built through deliberate practice and supportive environments.

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What it is about

Talent, Deliberate Practice, Mastery, Environment

Who it is for

If you've ever wondered why some people seem effortlessly brilliant, this will shift your understanding of what it truly takes to excel, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Matthew Syed, a former Olympic table tennis player and award-winning journalist, brings a unique blend of lived experience and incisive reporting to dissect the origins of performance.

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