The Talent Code, (Hardcover)

from Boilermaker06

I heard about this book on the Radiolab podcast "Limits". I'm a big proponent of self-improvement and learning new ways to better my mental and physical states. I have only just begun reading the book and realize how much I'll learn reading it. I am looking forward to some downtime so I can read ...

from EowynA

This book focuses on what qualities make for top-notch skills in a variety of pursuits. It is very readable, and clear. The steps are few (deep practice, correct mistakes early, ignite interest, provide useful feedback). The biological basis credited with why it works is myelin sheathing of nerve...

from chaosmogony

Another nurture-trumps-nature book, making the case that proficiency in any given domain is more a product of encouragement, motivation, and lots of what Anders Ericsson calls "deliberate practice". A fascinating and potentially useful look at how to become great at things you want to do.

from LynetteS

I am not much of a nonfiction reader, but this book grabbed my attention. i am a firm believer in hard work and thought to achieve a goal. Coyle not only emphasizes this concept throughout this book but gives great analogies and anecdotes to back up his theories. And, the scientific evidence he c...

from RajivC

All in all, I will call this a very good book. Daniel does downplay the role of talent. While this is indeed very good, there is a danger that people may believe that talent has no role in achieving greatness. People do indeed have a propensity for one field over another. However, the role that d...