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Release Date: 25 May 2010
Author: Geoff Colvin
“Excellent.” — The Wall Street Journal
Since its publication, "Talent Is Overrated" has been embraced by businesspeople, investors, doctors, parents, students, athletes, and musicians alike, all seeking to improve at what they love. This updated edition includes new research and insights to help you achieve even greater performance.
Why do certain individuals excel in their fields? Most of us think we know the answer, but we’re often mistaken. Understanding this misperception is crucial; without it, we risk stagnation in our personal and professional growth. Fortunately, the true source of exceptional performance has been unveiled.
Geoff Colvin combines extensive scientific research to reveal the real factors behind world-class performance. It’s not merely innate talent or simple hard work, but rather a specific type of effort that anyone can undertake—yet few actually do. These principles are applicable to nearly any area of interest.
Readers around the globe have found inspiration in the book’s empowering message: you don’t need a rare natural gift to achieve better results. Enhanced performance, and potentially even world-class achievements, are closer than you think.