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The Little Book of Talent

The Little Book of Talent

By Daniel Coyle

52 Tips for Improving Your Skills. Bantam, 2012.

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13 Key insights

A brief summary of The Little Book of Talent

An easy-to-digest collection of proven techniques and strategies from experts in their fields that will show you how to recognize and nurture your talent, improve your skills, and supercharge your progress as you learn to master your craft.

Key insights in The Little Book of Talent

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What do you get from this book? Practical tips to cultivate your talent and improve your skills
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Your talent and skill level are determined by your actions, not by your genetics
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The best way to start developing your skills is to intensely observe masters in their element
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Talent is a combination of consistent basic actions, and recognizing and reacting to patterns
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A high-quality teacher will be direct, care about the fundamentals, and focus on seeing you advance
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If you spend time every day consciously practicing the right way, you will improve quickly
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A good practice session involves repeating small chunks of movements successfully, not a set time limit
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If you slow down and shrink your practice space, you’ll spot mistakes sooner and correct right away
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The best practice strategy is to engage fully, be purposeful, and seek immediate feedback
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Being persistent, switching modes, and teaching others will sustain your learning growth in the long run
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read The Little Book of Talent

Athletes • artists • anyone who wants to hone their skills • coaches and teachers • anyone looking for a mentor • parents of aspirational kids

About the author of The Little Book of Talent

Daniel Coyle is a New York Times best-selling author who has served as contributing editor for Outside Magazine and as a special advisor to the Cleveland Indians. His past works include The Talent Code, Lance Armstrong’s War, and The Culture Code.

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