Bounce: The Myth of Talent and the Power of Practice"Matthew Syed ... international table-tennis champion (after many hours of practice) takes us on a revelatory exploration of being the best, and the true nature of talent. In doing so he debunks many cherished myths - that we can be born brilliant (and that child prodigies prove it!) ; that we are restricted by our genetic make-up ; and that social background matters. He also makes some surprising discoveries, including the impact on performance of intense religious belief ..."--Publisher. |
