The Sports Gene
by David Epstein
Epstein on nature versus training in athletics: the 10,000-hour myth, genetics of endurance and sprinting, trainability differences. Rigorous and fair; a good corrective to pure effort narratives.
Read it if…
you want the real science on talent and training.
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Skip it if…
you want motivation; it complicates the story.
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Three things you will actually use
- People respond to training differently.
- Genes and practice interact.
- Match yourself to the sport.
Do this first
Read the chapter on trainability.
Our verdict
Talent, honestly.
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