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Talent Is Overrated What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else

Talent Is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else

By Geoff Colvin

Expanding on a landmark cover story in "Fortune," a top journalist debunks the myths of exceptional performance. Colvin has expanded his article with much more scientific background and real-world examples, which will inspire readers to achieve more in all they do.

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Book Information

Publisher: Portfolio
Publish Date: 05/25/2010
Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781591842941
ISBN-10: 1591842948
Language: English

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Geoff Colvin answers a few of our questions about how humans are underrated in an age of rapid technological advancement. READ FULL DESCRIPTION

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"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.

About the Author

Geoff Colvin, Fortune's senior editor at large, is one of America's most respected journalists. He lectures widely and is the regular lead moderator for the Fortune Global Forum. He also appears daily on the CBS Radio Network, reaching seven million listeners each week.

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