The Tyranny of Talent How it Compels and Limits Athletic Achievement... and why You Should Ignore it

Are our destinies controlled by unseen factors, exerting powerful influences on how we experience the world? Beliefs about "talent" affect how we respond to challenges, the way we think about our goals and accomplishments, and how we interact with people. This book investigates the concept of 'talent' in the domain that has arguably focused on it most--sport.