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A review by sheng
The Talent Code: Greatness isn't born. It's grown by Daniel Coyle
5.0
“The sweet spot: that productive, uncomfortable terrain located just beyond our current abilities, where our reach exceeds our grasp. Deep practice is not simply about struggling; it's about seeking a particular struggle, which involves a cycle of distinct actions.”
Giving it five stars because its being a cultural and societal myth buster gives hope to the rest of us who feel like we weren’t born genius or talented. Knowing about ~myelin~ and reading about how we can make it wrap around the neurons over and over is motivating enough. It’s an eye-opener that despite my ~age~, reading this added some more doses of belief to myself that I can still make things happen as long as I keep deep practicing. I have read countless articles and even parts of other books supporting the core of this read. It’s convincing.
I have so many notes and annotations from this book. Coyle’s writing style is something I would have appreciated if my textbooks were written this way. He explains well with excellent storytelling. The examples he presented also were compelling — I particularly enjoyed reading about the silent coaches.
Definitely recommending this read to all those who think they don’t have talent or skill — as what one instructor said in the book, one doesn’t need a ‘knack for it’ but patience.
Giving it five stars because its being a cultural and societal myth buster gives hope to the rest of us who feel like we weren’t born genius or talented. Knowing about ~myelin~ and reading about how we can make it wrap around the neurons over and over is motivating enough. It’s an eye-opener that despite my ~age~, reading this added some more doses of belief to myself that I can still make things happen as long as I keep deep practicing. I have read countless articles and even parts of other books supporting the core of this read. It’s convincing.
I have so many notes and annotations from this book. Coyle’s writing style is something I would have appreciated if my textbooks were written this way. He explains well with excellent storytelling. The examples he presented also were compelling — I particularly enjoyed reading about the silent coaches.
Definitely recommending this read to all those who think they don’t have talent or skill — as what one instructor said in the book, one doesn’t need a ‘knack for it’ but patience.