Bibliograph

Peak, secrets from the new science of expertise, Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool

Type

Label

Peak, secrets from the new science of expertise, Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Peak

Oclc number

913923802

Responsibility statement

Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool

Sub title

secrets from the new science of expertise

Summary

Draws on the examples of chess champions, violin virtuosos, star athletes, and memory mavens to outline a powerful approach to learning that enables proficiency through strategic goal setting, self-motivation, and feedback exercises

Table Of Contents

The power of purposeful practice -- Harnessing adaptability -- Mental representations -- The gold standard -- Application -- Deliberate practice in everyday life -- The road to extraordinary -- But what about talent? -- Where to we go from here?

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