Category Archives: Talent is Overrated

This is the last in a series of blogs titled, “A Message For Our Children: Talent is Overrated.” The series was inspired by Geoff Colvin’s book, “Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else.” The basic theme … Continue reading →

In the first blog in this series (A Message For Our Children: Talent is Overrated), it was noted that great performers are not born. They achieve greatness through a process available to you and me. The process to greatness is … Continue reading →

This is the third in this series of five blogs. The first blog shared research findings that found  people who accomplish great things do not do so because of a special gift or talent. They achieve great things through a … Continue reading →

In the first blog in this series (A Message For Our Children: Talent is Overrated), it was noted that great performers are not born. They achieve greatness through a process available to you and me. The process to greatness is … Continue reading →

I recently read the book, Talent Is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else (Geoff Colvin). It has a message of hope for our children: great performers are not born great; they achieve greatness through a process available … Continue reading →