#504. The #1 Factor That Will Determine Your Success: Why Talent Isn't Enough

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

In this episode of The BluePrint, I revisit the concept of grit and unpack a powerful formula for achievement. Moving beyond Angela Duckworth's definition, I explore how talent, effort, and skill interact to drive success in any field.

Learn:

• Why passion alone isn't enough for long-term success
• The two-part formula that explains how talent becomes achievement
• How effort plays a crucial role in both skill development and success
• Why evaluating effort is more important than focusing on innate talent
• How to apply this formula when building high-performing teams

I break down the components of achievement and explain why effort is the key factor you can control. Whether you're an individual striving for personal growth or a leader building a team, this episode offers valuable insights into fostering grit and maximizing potential.

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Quotable moments:

"Talent times effort equals skill. If we were given a God-given talent and we apply effort and sustained practice over time, you're going to end up with a skill." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Skill times effort equals achievement. If you have unbelievable skill and you work your butt off, then you have the opportunity to achieve great things." - Dr. Erik Korem

"The common denominator is effort, effort, effort. And I think that's the reason that we should be evaluating ourselves on our effort." - Dr. Erik Korem

"If I'm going to achieve something really, really, really hard, what are the levers that I can turn? And it really comes down to my effort." - Dr. Erik Korem

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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