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A cutting edge dissection–and ultimate destruction–of the myth of innate talent in the pursuit of excellence. Syed synthesizes his evidence with the precision of an academic, writes with the fluidity of a journalist, and persuades with the drive of a sportsman. Read this book now–before its too late. There are no excuses! — Mark Thomas, Professor of Evolutionary Genetics, University College LondonIn the vein of the international bestselling Freakonomics, award-winning journalist Matthew Syed reveals the hidden clues to success–in sports, business, school, and just about anything else that you d want to be great at. Fans of Predictably Irrational and Malcolm Gladwell s The Tipping Point will find many interesting and helpful insights in Bounce.