Cover of The talent code

Book · 2009 · Motivation (Psychology)

The talent code

by Daniel Coyle · Recommended by 3 people on 3 podcasts

Why people recommend it

The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle is an investigation into how extreme skill and talent are developed in human beings through deep practice, ignition, and master coaching rather than purely innate gifts. Chris Voss brought up Daniel Coyle's book on Modern Wisdom to support the fundamental contention that everything is ultimately learned through deliberate practice. Similarly, Joe Rogan discussed The Talent Code on The Joe Rogan Experience while exploring how performance and skill development operate across various competitive fields, such as sports and other rigorous venues, noting that he was actively reading it. Lex Fridman also brought up the publication on the Lex Fridman Podcast by asking guest Ben Askren if he had read it, using the text to initiate a conversation about the famous talent hot spots that emerge all around the world. Across these different podcast appearances, speakers referenced Coyle's work to validate concepts surrounding mentorship, environmental factors in success, and the mechanics of human potential.

Who recommended it

Lex Fridman — 1 mention
Discussed
“have you read the book the talent code yeah it's great and that kind of talks about these talent hot spots all around the world”
Chris Voss — 1 mention
Recommended
“daniel coyle wrote a great book called the talent code codes uh coyle's contention is that everything is learned now”
Joe Rogan — 1 mention
Recommended
“responsibility was I'm reading this book the talent code you ever heard of it it's a really interesting book where they analyze performers and different different venues like different things that they do different sports different are similar”

Also mentioned in the same episodes

Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
Passing
“and also the talent code it's another book I'm in the middle of”