Geoff Colvin
Basic Information
What is born in Vermillion SD, in 1953?
Premise
Which is more important: talent or hard work?
Who was a late pick in the NFL draft but the most historically dominant at their position?
West Berlin Violinists
What is a study proving why some players are better than others?
Deliberate practice as musicians
How do most of us do this without even being aware of it?
Educational Background
What is degree in economics from Harvard and MBA from New York University: Stern School of Business?
Chapter 1-3
What is: experience is not the same as practice. Intelligence does not correlate with performance. Majority of great innovators spent years preparing before breakthroughs.
Earl Woods
Who pushed Tiger Woods to begin golfing at the age of 18 months?
Ten-Year Rule
What is a period of time it takes to master a craft?
Culture and anti-risk
What are 2 things that can block innovation?
Other Works
What is 'Humans are Underrated', 'The Upside of the Downturn', and 'Angel Customers & Demon Customers'?
Chapter 4-7
Is deliberate practice is the key to being successful, because it alters the brain and body? Can deliberately practicing as early as possible has advantages?
Benjamin Franklin
Who pioneered arguably the most thorough deliberate practice in writing?
What is a study proving the natural decline of spatial abilities?
Stay in your lane
What is knowing your domain?
Additional Occupations
What is journalist, senior editor in chief, and guest speaker/lecturer?
Chapter 8-10
Self-motivation/inner drive is key, decide what goal you want and deliberately practice in weak areas to achieve.
Steve Jobs
Who is the CEO that emphasized aesthetics and customer empathy?
Figure Skaters
What is a study proving the importance of deliberate practice?
Cross application
What is applying varying practice models to the field of music?
Current Work
What is podcasts, journalism, and speaking?
Overall Summary
Is anyone is capable of being world-class given enough hard work and targeted, deliberate practice? Are innate traits like intelligence and talent are not important when performing at the highest levels?
SF
Which subject in a study proved memory is a skill you can develop with a recall of 82 digits in 82 seconds?
Myelin
What is a layer around nerve fibers that improves cognitive performance?
Stay Focused
What is doing everything intentionally?