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Comments on "Growing Greatness"

Growing Greatness

My first reaction when I heard about Daniel Coyle's new book The Talent Code was sympathy. Read More

Princeton

If you want an example of an institution that foments excellence and permits it to flourish, look to Princeton University.

What about Talent Is Overrated

Talent Is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class By
Geoff Colvin ?
This covers similar ground to Gladwell and Coyle

Talent is Overrated - on my list of things to read

Dear Anonymous - Thanks for the head's up. I will check it out. Chris Peterson

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