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  • The Talent Code

  • Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown.
  • By: Daniel Coyle
  • Narrated by: Alex McMorran
  • Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (311 ratings)

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The Talent Code

By: Daniel Coyle
Narrated by: Alex McMorran
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Summary

In The Talent Code, award-winning journalist Daniel Coyle draws on cutting-edge research to reveal that, far from being some abstract mystical power fixed at birth, ability really can be created and nurtured.

In the process, he considers talent at work in venues as diverse as a music school in Dallas and a tennis academy near Moscow to demonstrate how the wiring of our brains can be transformed by the way we approach particular tasks.

He explains what is really going on when apparently unremarkable people suddenly make a major leap forward. He reveals why some teaching methods are so much more effective than others. Above all, he shows how all of us can achieve our full potential if we set about training our brains in the right way.

©2010 Daniel Coyle (P)2018 Audible, Ltd
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Great Insight and makes a lot of sense

This book explained a lot of the things that I have seen and experienced. It also gave me ideas about how to sharpen my own talents and how to do the same in others.

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Insightful book

Amazing book. If you are interested in learning and mastering any skill, this book is mandatory!

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Excellent book - Strongly recommend

I truly enjoyed this book. Absolutely brilliant book.

I am very surprised to know the some of the facts. Very good examples and well explained.

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Sensational listen.

this was so easy to listen to. I picked up some great pointers on how I can improve in almost anything. would recommend

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Great read

brilliant and thought provoking on promoting mistakes and learning from them.

purposeful practice and what it takes to really be a master of your own mind

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You'll know how to prepare for any challenges!

You'll learn 3 major things in this book that makes you learn, remember better and get good at any talent.
The author elaborates it all throughout the book making it very entertaining and also goes into the science behind it.

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Amazing audio book

The narration is great and the book is excellent. A real eye opener that comes highly recommended!

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Great book

I loved this book from start to finish and I highly recommend it to all.

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If only I'd known this years ago...

Very interesting insight into the acquisition of skills. Great guidance for any coach or teacher. Includes the critical elements to encourage a thirst for more and better skills.

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Fascinating

Great insight into the world of coaching, how talent hot beds work and how to apply the skills that’s so many great artist, athletes or anyone that is top of the respected fields have mastered.

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