by Daniel Coyle
First published 2009
Daniel Coyle travels from Caribbean baseball fields to upstate New York music academies to crack the mystery of exceptional ability. He discovers that talent isn't born but built through three specific mechanisms. Deep practice involves targeted training methods that accelerate skill development up to ten times faster than standard approaches. Ignition describes the passionate commitment that separates high achievers, triggered by unconscious desires and primal signals. Master coaching reveals the techniques used by elite teachers to inspire students and fuel improvement. These elements work together to build myelin, a neural substance that increases speed and accuracy in movement and thought. Scientists now view myelin as the foundation underlying all forms of greatness. The book combines neuroscience research with real examples of ordinary people achieving extraordinary results, providing practical tools for maximizing potential in any field.
Genres: neuroscience, business, education, non-fiction, biography-memoir, academic
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: case-studies, self-improvement
288 pages · Hardcover · Bantam