The Talent Code: Greatness isn’t born. It’s grown

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In The Talent Code, Daniel Coyle overturns the myth of innate genius and argues that true talent is grown, not born. At its core is a breakthrough in neuroscience: skills are hardwired through increased myelin insulation in neural circuits, which enhances speed and precision. Coyle illustrates how three powerful elements—deep practice (focused, mistake-driven repetition), ignition (that initial spark of passion), and master coaching (tiny, targeted feedback from a gifted mentor)—combine to accelerate skill growth. Drawing from visits to “talent hotbeds” like elite tennis academies, music conservatories, and baseball fields worldwide, he shows how ordinary individuals achieve extraordinary results by creating environments optimized for these three drivers. Ultimately, The Talent Code is an inspiring roadmap: it demystifies greatness, reveals exactly how talent is cultivated at the neurological level, and gives readers practical tools to unlock their own—and others’—potential in any domain.