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On talent
“Average players want to be left alone. Good players want to be coached. And great players want to be told the truth.” – Nick Saben
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What is “talent?” Well, I suppose it’s the ability to do that which is excellent (that which astounds, amazes, and so on). It’s a bit circular, really: if you can write something that astounds, that is, de facto, proof of talent. Is there a way to predict it, to diagnostically spot it early, and issue some sort of reassuring certification, that one... See more
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What people think are winning backgrounds:
- Ivy League grad
- good grades
- after school activities
Actual winning backgrounds:
- competitive ranked gamers
- flipping stuff on eBay
- door to... See more