The Talent Code: Chapter 5, “Primal Cues”
Emily Cottam
Chapter Summary: Passion is an important ingredient in “talent”--internal motivation needs to be very strong in order to commit so much time to mastering a skill. Those who committed to a goal in the long term usually had more success than those with short term commitments, even if they start at the same level of skill. Our motivation to do something (“trigger”), is supported by some sort of primal cue: the desire for future belonging, material reward, self-fulfillment. These are often unconsciously received. Loss and struggle is also a very powerful motivator.
Key Concepts: Behind every “talent” there is a motivator, and these can often begin from their environment (a desire to do something worthwhile, a goal to reach better circumstances, etc.) and are then taken in as internal motivation. These are often unconscious as well.
Key Terms:
breakthrough-then-bloom pattern/a.k.a. ignition
primal cues
Making Connections: I can apply this to myself when I set goals for myself--committing myself to long term practice and discipline instead of looking at short term results and becoming discouraged. Perhaps I can also use this when I look at my motivation for doing anything, particularly by asking myself, “Why am I doing this, and how will this help me?” and finding an answer that will keep me motivated (i.e. “I may not use science in my field of study, but I’m learning how to prepare information and research.”).
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