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Mentioned in 16 episodes
Talent Is Overrated
Book • 2009
In 'Talent Is Overrated', Geoff Colvin challenges the conventional wisdom that exceptional performance is due to innate talent.
Instead, he presents extensive scientific research showing that the key to great performance is 'deliberate practice' – a specific type of work that is designed to improve performance, often with a teacher’s help, and involves continuous feedback and mental demands.
The book provides insights and real-world examples to help readers understand and apply these principles to achieve greater performance in their fields.
Instead, he presents extensive scientific research showing that the key to great performance is 'deliberate practice' – a specific type of work that is designed to improve performance, often with a teacher’s help, and involves continuous feedback and mental demands.
The book provides insights and real-world examples to help readers understand and apply these principles to achieve greater performance in their fields.
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Mentioned in 16 episodes
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in the introduction.


Patrick O'Shaughnessy

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Dev Ittycheria - The Database Evolution - [Invest Like the Best, EP.373]
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when discussing deliberate practice and expertise.


Rob Dial

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The Skill of Self Confidence
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as an influential book on deliberate practice.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 107: How Do I Stay Motivated on Long-Term Projects?
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and Scott Miller as influencing their understanding of deliberate practice and skill development.

David Puder

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Getting Better Results from Your Patients as a Psychotherapist
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in relation to the 10,000-hour rule and its implications.

Scott Miller

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Episode #77 David Epstein
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when discussing deliberate practice, a concept explored in the book.


Rob Dial

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How To Be More Confident: A Step-By-Step Process to Mastery
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to highlight the influence of nurture in sports development.

John O'Sullivan

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#392 Dr. Joe Baker on the Tyranny of Talent, How it Compels and Limits Achievement, and the Damage Early Labels Can do to our Kids
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when talking about opportunities, emphasizing that being someone people like to be around is more important than technical talent.

Blasko

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What playing with Ozzy taught me about discipline - Blasko
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as a challenge to the myth of innate talent, emphasizing deliberate practice.


Brian Johnson

Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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as one of his favorite books on the subject of achieving greatness.


Brian Johnson

APN50 - Jordan, Mozart & 10,000 Hours


