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I had always heard that lots of practice is required to be good at anything. Now neuroscientists have used Functional magnetic resonance imaging to show how the brain changes when we practice. A substance called Myelin coats neurons that are used for a particular task. The more you practice the thicker that coat gets. This increases performance at that task.

The Talent Code is one of a recent spate of books that basically explicate the work of psychologist Anders Ericsson's work on expertise. He is the source of the idea that it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert at anything. Talent Is Overrated is another in this genre.

The Talent Code is the best written of the books and articles I have read in this vein. It is very well written and his large selection of examples and anecdotes are entertaining and enlightening.

Coyle focuses more on the need for good mentors and coaches. He looks for what ignites the passion which causes someone to persist with the deliberate practice that is necessary to make talent bloom and become an expert.

This book may not help you become great at anything, but it might help you recognize talent in your children. It is also worth reading to understand what creates the talent and greatness we sometime see in others.Get more detail about The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How..