The Talent Code

What is the secret of talent? How do we discover it? How do we unleash it? And most importantly, how do we develop it? These are some of the questions of this book, which, along with the other books by Daniel Coyle, has remained on the New York Times bestseller list. Through scientific knowledge based on the latest findings of neuroscience, and through visits to “hotbeds of talent”, the author takes us on a journey to offer decisive answers that change our traditional view that talent is something hidden, present from birth. Is talent given, present in the gifted person from birth, or acquired? Coyle demonstrates that talent may be given, but it is worthless and will not grow unless we develop it. It may not exist at birth, but it can be developed. In both cases this will happen only through deep practice, igniting the spirit of passion, and perseverance. These are the elements that work with the brain to form the neural substance called “myelin”, which gives your movement and thoughts an enormous degree of responsiveness and the capacity for creativity. This book is addressed to parents, teachers, coaches and anyone interested in developing a talent, offering knowledge, methods, experience and revealing analysis with shining examples of ordinary people who excelled. This book will not only change the way you think and your perceptions of talent, but also explains the path to developing your abilities… to excel… and to develop talent.