Talent is Overrated

What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else

By: Geoff Colvin

Narrated by: Geoff Colvin

“Excellent.”—The Wall Street Journal

Since its publication ten years ago, businesspeople, investors, doctors, parents, students, athletes, and musicians at every level have adopted the maxims of Talent Is Overrated to get better at what they’re passionate about. Now this classic has been updated and revised with new research and takeaways to help anyone achieve even greater performance.

Why are certain people so incredibly great at what they do? Most of us think we know the answer—but we’re almost always wrong. That’s important, because if we’re wrong on this crucial question, then we have zero chance of getting significantly better at anything we care about.
Happily, the real source of great performance is no longer a mystery. Bringing together extensive scientific research, bestselling author Geoff Colvin shows where we go wrong and what actually makes world-class performers so remarkable. It isn’t specific, innate talent, nor is it plain old hard work. It’s a very specific type of work that anyone can do—but most people don’t.
What’s more, the principles of great performance apply to virtually any activity that matters to you. Readers worldwide have been inspired by this book’s liberating message: You don’t need a one-in-a-million natural gift. Better performance, and maybe even world-class performance, is closer than you think.

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Un libro excelente para enfocar la energía en prácticas más efectivas para lograr el éxito en cualquier campo

Incredible book, my absolute favorite.

Colvin is down right truthful and pulls no punches. This is the most useful book I’ve ever read for anyone who wishes to be truly great at what they do.

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Literally fountain of youth! This program is Amazing! Top Notch! From start to dramatic finish! -trapbone 100

Fascinating and useful info

Great information for parents and anyone with lofty goals! Useful and entertaining book with lessons on putting it to use

Life changing book

Life changing book, it really opened my mind giving a deep understanding about what talent and deliberate practice really are, in any field.