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Peak : Secrets from the New Science of Expertise - Anders Ericsson

Peak

Secrets from the New Science of Expertise

By: Anders Ericsson, Robert Pool

Paperback | 3 July 2017 | Edition Number 1

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Deliberate practice: your path to extraordinary performance

In Peak, psychologist Anders Ericsson, whose research inspired the famous "10,000-hour rule," reveals what truly drives mastery - and it's not talent. Drawing on three decades of much-admired, myth-shattering research, Ericsson shows that focused, purposeful practice can unlock exceptional skill in anyone.

Drawing on countless case-studies of musicians and athletes, surgeons and students, Peak offers actionable strategies to improve learning, motivation and performance. Ericsson's revolutionary methods will show you how to improve at almost any skill that matters to you, and that you don't have to be a genius to achieve extraordinary things.

Engaging, evidence-based and empowering, it's the ultimate guide to achieving potential in work, sport and life.

'Anyone who wants to get better at anything should read Peak' Fortune

'This book... could truly change the world' Joshua Foer

'Groundbreaking... brilliantly useful' Daniel Coyle

'Powerful... actually shows us how to get better (much better) at the things we care about' Seth Godin

Industry Reviews
Most "important" books aren't much fun to read. Most fun books aren't very important. But with Peak, Anders Ericsson (with great work from Robert Pool) has hit the daily double. After all, who among us doesn't want to learn how to get better at life? A remarkable distillation of a remarkable lifetime of work -- Stephen J. Dubner, bestselling author of FREAKONOMICS
Offer[s] an optimistic anti-determinism that ought to influence how people educate children, manage employees and spend their time. * The Economist *
This book is a breakthrough, a lyrical, powerful, science-based narrative that actually shows us how to get better (much better) at the things we care about. -- Seth Godin, author of LINCHPIN
The science of excellence can be divided into two eras: before Ericsson and after Ericsson. His groundbreaking work, captured in this brilliantly useful book, provides us with a blueprint for achieving the most important and life-changing work a person can achieve: to become a little bit better each day. -- Daniel Coyle, bestselling author of THE TALENT CODE
Ericsson's research has revolutionized how we think about human achievement. He has found that what separates the best of us from the rest is not innate talent but simply the right kind of training and practice. If everyone would take the lessons of this book to heart, it could truly change the world. -- Joshua Foer, bestselling author of MOONWALKING WITH EINSTEIN

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