Daniel Coyle's book "The Talent Code," which argues that talent is not an innate gift but rather a skill developed through a specific process. Coyle explores this concept by examining various "talent hotbeds"—places that disproportionately produce talented individuals—and delving into the factors that contribute to their success. He proposes that talent is built through a combination of deep practice, which involves deliberate, focused effort, and ignition, a powerful internal drive fueled by external cues and stimuli. Coyle further argues that the key to skill acquisition lies in myelin, a neural insulator that wraps around nerve fibers and increases in response to intense practice. He suggests that individuals can control their skill development by practicing in ways that maximize myelin growth. Through a series of examples, he demonstrates how these principles operate in various fields, including sports, music, writing, and education.