The prodigy trap: Why a ‘star is born’ is usually a false signal

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Max Dowman scores at 16 and the media crowns him. But history shows that early brilliance is often a mirage. We explore the ‘survival bias’ of the Premier League and why the ‘slow burn’ beats the ’flash in the pan.’ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keepjabbering.substack.com

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