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Talent Is Overrated: What Really Separates Worldclass Performers From Everybody Else
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Expanding On A Landmark Cover Story In Fortune, A Top Journalist Debunks The Myths Of Exceptional Performance.One Of The Most Popular Fortune Articles In Many Years Was A Cover Story Called What It Takes To Be Great. Geoff Colvin Offered New Evidence That Top Performers In Any Fieldfrom Tiger Woods And Winston Churchill To Warren Buffett And Jack Welchare Not Determined By Their Inborn Talents. Greatness Doesn'T Come From Dna But From Practice And Perseverance Honed Over Decades.And Not Just Plain Old Hard Work, Like Your Grandmother Might Have Advocated, But A Very Specific Kind Of Work. The Key Is How You Practice, How You Analyze The Results Of Your Progress And Learn From Your Mistakes, That Enables You To Achieve Greatness.Now Colvin Has Expanded His Article With Much More Scientific Background And Realworld Examples. He Shows That The Skills Of Business, Negotiating Deals, Evaluating Financial Statements, And All The Rest Obey The Principles That Lead To Greatness, So That Anyone Can Get Better At Them With The Right Kind Of Effort. Even The Hardest Decisions And Interactions Can Be Systematically Improved.This New Mindset, Combined With Colvin'S Practical Advice, Will Change The Way You Think About Your Job And Career And Will Inspire You To Achieve More In All You Do.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main premise of 'Talent Is Overrated'? A: The main premise of 'Talent Is Overrated' is that exceptional performance is not solely determined by innate talent, but rather by dedicated practice and perseverance over time.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Talent Is Overrated' is Geoff Colvin, a noted journalist and speaker.
- Q: How many pages does 'Talent Is Overrated' have? A: 'Talent Is Overrated' contains 240 pages.
- Q: Is the book available in different formats? A: 'Talent Is Overrated' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What kind of insights does the book provide? A: The book provides scientific insights and real-world examples that illustrate how anyone can improve their skills through specific types of practice and learning from mistakes.
- Q: When was 'Talent Is Overrated' published? A: 'Talent Is Overrated' was published on October 16, 2008.
- Q: What topics does the book cover related to success? A: The book covers various topics related to success, including business skills, negotiation, and decision-making, emphasizing that these can be systematically improved.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Anyone interested in personal or professional development, including business professionals, students, and individuals aiming to enhance their performance, would benefit from reading this book.
- Q: What is the book's approach to traditional views of talent? A: The book challenges traditional views of talent by arguing that greatness is achieved through deliberate practice rather than relying solely on natural abilities.
- Q: Does 'Talent Is Overrated' provide practical advice? A: Yes, 'Talent Is Overrated' offers practical advice and strategies for improving performance and achieving success in various fields.