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    Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else by Geoff Colvin, David Drummond

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    (Compact Disc - Unabridged, 6 CDs, 7 hours, 30 minutes)

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    • Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc.
    • Pub. Date: October 2008
    • ISBN-13: 9781400108718
    • Sales Rank: 141,947
    • Edition Description: Unabridged, 6 CDs, 7 hours, 30 minutes
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    Synopsis

    Expanding on a landmark cover story in Fortune, a top journalist debunks the myths of exceptional performance.

    Biography

    Geoff Colvin draws on his experience as a classroom teacher and administrator, researcher at the University of Oregon and a national public school consultant. Recognized as a national expert on the subjects of school safety and violence prevention, Colvin has provided in-service training for teachers and administrators in more than 100 school districts and agencies nationally and internationally. He recently served as research associate at the University of Oregon and independent consultant in the areas of school wide discipline, school climate, school safety and violence prevention, and has also directed a juvenile detention school and a program for seriously emotionally disturbed youth. Colvin has authored more than sixty publications, books, book chapters, journal articles and video programs on the subject of teaching and managing students with problem behavior.

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    Thought provoking premiseby jelincoln

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    June 29, 2009: I have been accused of being "talented" in my business activities, especially writing, and hobbies, e.g., oil and water color painting. I've always argued that anyone (almost) could do the same with hardwork, and point to early examples of my efforts as proof. Then along c to tomes "Talent Is Overrated" by a sr. editor of Fortune, Geoff Colvin, who supplies data, studies and examples to support what I've always intuitively felt. Not only that but he focuses on "deliberate (focused) practice", what it is and isn't, and a ten year plus time frame, in order to get the point of becoming "world class". Many dismiss these points but I found them supported by my limited personal and other experiences. Once one gets over this premise, then the remaining points in the book assume major usefulness in one's own desire to excel in a chosen endeavor(s). I recommend the book as thought-provoking to all, no matter what their preconceptions, which will be challenged. After all, "talent" or "it's lack" can become a convenient excuse for not trying or for quiting.

    If I'm so smart, why ain't I rich?by CrazyDocCummings

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    April 15, 2009: If you started out highly praised for your talent but wound up ordinary, this book will help you understand why.