The Talent Myth: Why Talent Isn't Worth Shit by Wayne Goldsmith

What if everything you've been told about talent is wrong? Your child just got cut from the team. Your young athlete isn't the fastest, strongest, or most "naturally gifted" player. You've been told they don't have "what it takes."

Here's the truth that will change Talent isn't worth shit. But your child is.

The Devastating Myth That's Destroying Potential Every day, millions of young athletes quit sports because they've been labeled "untalented." Parents watch their children's dreams die because coaches focus on genetic gifts rather than character. Meanwhile, the qualities that actually predict long-term success are completely ignored.

This has to stop.

From 30 Years Working with Elite Athletes Wayne Goldsmith has spent three decades working with Olympic champions, world record holders, and professional athletes across six continents. He's discovered something that contradicts everything most people believe about athletic

The athletes who achieve sustained excellence aren't necessarily the most "talented"—they're the ones who make championship choices.

The 10 Championship Choices That Matter More Than Talent In this groundbreaking book, you'll


Why early success often leads to later failure (and late bloomers frequently become champions)
The 10 specific qualities that predict athletic success better than any physical attribute
How to handle the car ride home after losses, setbacks, and disappointments
What to say when your child wants to quit and when to support that decision
Why being "untalented" is actually an advantage in disguise
The exact phrases that build resilience versus those that create fragility

For Every Parent Who's Been Told Their Child Isn't Good Enough This book is for families who refuse to accept that genetic lottery determines potential. It's for parents who want to develop character alongside athletic ability.

Real Stories, Practical Strategies, Lasting Results Packed with real examples from elite sports and practical conversation starters for critical moments, this book provides everything you need


Help your child develop unshakeable confidence based on effort, not genetics
Navigate the emotional challenges of youth sports with wisdom
Build life skills that extend far beyond athletic achievement
Create a family culture that values character over trophies

Michael Jordan was cut from his high school team. Tom Brady was drafted 199th. Stephen Curry was "too small" for major colleges.

What if your "untalented" child is exactly where they need to be to develop the qualities that actually matter?

The Championship Choice Is Yours You can continue believing the talent myth and watching potential die in young athletes. Or you can join the revolution that's changing how we think about athletic development and human potential.

Your child may not be talented.