In this episode of the podcast, Fortune senior editor  Geoff Colvin joins us to discuss what accounts for the difference between people who are mediocre and super achievers, and the skills that will be essential to our success in the future. HIGHLIGHTS: Storytelling lessons from growing up in a small townThe critical elements to great performance in all areas A deep dive into deliberate practiceThe distinction between performance and practiceWhy great performance is available to all of usThe role that coaches and mentors play in our successReasons we resist the message that great performance is accessible to all of usWhy the nature of work is not designed to create super achieversDiscovering things that truly engage usHow viewing college from a purely economic perspective is hurting the experienceThe most important skill we’ll need to succeed in the futureBOOKS AND RESOURCESTalent is OverratedHumans are UnderratedGeoff Colvin, is Fortune's senior editor-at-large and has written hundred of articles for the magazine including its popular column Value Driven. He lectures widely and is the regular lead moderator for the Fortune Global Forum.