The Talent Code: You Tube Clip

 

As mentioned in my last post (http://www.riyaagnihotri.com/category/genius/page/2/): Daniel Coyle wrote The Talent Code in 2009. The work is a must read for anybody who wishes to delve deeper in to the world of scientific discovery and uncover insights in to how they can assist their children, at whatever age – to succeed.

If the right factors come together for your child, this may very well lead to greatness. If you like what you read, you must try to impart the findings to your child, as soon as you feel they are able to understand the implications of such groundbreaking discoveries.

As we all know, children, and especially teenagers, can be extremely self defeatist and suffer from a lack of self esteem. In my ten years of experience as a sixth form lecturer – I am acutely aware that students are unwilling to make mistakes. The culture in our schools and the ethos of education does not tolerate failure. It is because of this culture that pupils and students do not push themselves. They fear failure. They don’t want to look stupid. Many low achievers feel they are ‘naturally’ not up to the mark – so they may as well not bother to push themselves.

The view that ’nature’ creates genius is simply a myth. Knowledge of this may assist in leading the way to greater success for many more children. In my opinion the education system needs to embrace these ideas and make success education an integral part of the school curriculum. I am sure such information would go a lot further in blostering school success rates than the pointless PSHE or other such ‘extra’ curricular activities.

 

 Taken from my blog: www.averagetoexceptional.blogspot.com

 

1. Demeanour for the Ultimate Diva
2. Secret Slobbery
3. Spiritual Parenting: Some Reflections
4. From Average to Exceptional
5. Babies Don’t Get Bored!
6. ‘It’s Not That I’m So Smart, It’s Just That I Stay With Problems Longer.’ Einstein.
7. The Brontes Were Not ‘Gifted’!
8. The Process That Created Mozart
9. Beethoven Was Beaten. Torture, Turmoil and – Talent?
10. Michelangelo Made His Own Magic