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joestewart's review against another edition
5.0
I had to keep picking is book up - while it's not a long book, the ideas, "rules," take time to digest. And, I think it'll take multiple readings as I put individual rules Into use.
taylorheaney's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
2.0
I had to read this book for a course in leadership and had to fight the entire way through it. There were a few good ideas here and there but it was mostly focused on sports. There were excessive examples provided that felt like "fluff" that really could have been removed which would have improved the overall message. If you are a coach, this book is for you! If you are a general reader or leadership candidate, this book might not be the best for you.
grayxen's review against another edition
2.0
misleading title. 85% of the content is for sports coaches.
bbyrer's review against another edition
5.0
What a magnificent book. The premise speaks for itself, and the prose powerfully makes the case that most of what people do in life is a skill that can be developed. It is that simple fact that is overlooked and explains the many failures of people in all types of situations and positions. With a broader view, I believe it tacitly makes the case that we need more and better teachers in our lives in all manners of form (managers, supervisors, instructors, etc.) I highly recommend this book if you at all want to become better at something, or lead people in any way.
luxlunae47's review against another edition
3.0
Not terrible, the first half was interesting, but the second half wasn't nearly general enough. I think teachers would be better off reading the Teach Like A Champion book so often referred to and every else better off reading a jazzier book like Talent is Overrated.
minnietimperley's review against another edition
4.0
Essential reading. Great distillation of ideas and concepts from a range of disciplines, not just education. Has certainly made me reflect on various aspects of my role and practice. Reading this will have impact on my future approach.
educatingoaks's review against another edition
3.0
Honestly, I read the headlines and chapter summaries. There are some great thoughts on the importance of practice - of doing things over and over until you can do them right. But this book has many more words than are necessary to convey the points. An annotated list would suffice. Sorry, Doug. I got some great ideas for my students and myself, but I think it could be shorter.