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Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-10
0544456238
ISBN-13
9780544456235
eBay Product ID (ePID)
215930724
Product Key Features
Book Title
Peak : Secrets from the New Science of Expertise
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Personal Growth / General, General
Publication Year
2016
Genre
Self-Help, Business & Economics, Psychology
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
18.7 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2015-042796
Dewey Edition
23
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"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 "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 , co-author of FREAKONOMICS and SUPERFREAKONOMICS "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 , author of MOONWALKING WITH EINSTEIN "Conventional wisdom conveys we have to make do with what we're born with, but, as Ericsson and Pool prove here, we all have the potential to be truly extraordinary if we apply the principles of deliberate practice. Learn how in this amazing guide!" -Marshall Goldsmith, author of TRIGGERS "This is an empowering, encouraging work that will challenge readers to reach for excellence." - Publishers Weekly "[Ericsson] makes a strong case that success in today's world requires a focus on practical performance, not just the accumulation of information. Especially informative for parents and educators in preparing children for the challenges ahead." - Kirkus Reviews "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 possible: to become a little bit better each day." - Dan Coyle , author of THE TALENT CODE "Wonderful. I can't think of a better book for a popular audience written on any topic in psychology." - Daniel Willigham , professor of Psychology at University of Virginia and author of WHY DON'T STUDENTS LIKE SCHOOL "Conventional wisdom conveys we have to make do with what we're born with, but, as Ericsson and Pool prove here, we all have the potential to be truly extraordinary if we apply the principles of deliberate practice. Learn how in this amazing guide!" -- Marshall Goldsmith , author of the #1 New York Times bestseller TRIGGERS , "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 "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 , co-author of FREAKONOMICS and SUPERFREAKONOMICS "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 , author of MOONWALKING WITH EINSTEIN "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 possible: to become a little bit better each day." - Dan Coyle , author of THE TALENT CODE "[Ericsson] makes a strong case that success in today's world requires a focus on practical performance, not just the accumulation of information. Especially informative for parents and educators in preparing children for the challenges ahead." - Kirkus Reviews, "[Ericsson] makes a strong case that success in today's world requires a focus on practical performance, not just the accumulation of information. Especially informative for parents and educators in preparing children for the challenges ahead." - Kirkus Reviews "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 "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 , co-author of FREAKONOMICS and SUPERFREAKONOMICS "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 , author of MOONWALKING WITH EINSTEIN 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 possible: to become a little bit better each day. -- Dan Coyle , author of THE TALENT CODE, "[Ericsson] makes a strong case that success in today's world requires a focus on practical performance, not just the accumulation of information. Especially informative for parents and educators in preparing children for the challenges ahead." - Kirkus 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 , co-author of FREAKONOMICS and SUPERFREAKONOMICS "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 , author of MOONWALKING WITH EINSTEIN, "This is an empowering, encouraging work that will challenge readers to reach for excellence." - Publishers Weekly "[Ericsson] makes a strong case that success in today's world requires a focus on practical performance, not just the accumulation of information. Especially informative for parents and educators in preparing children for the challenges ahead." - Kirkus Reviews "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 "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 , co-author of FREAKONOMICS and SUPERFREAKONOMICS "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 , author of MOONWALKING WITH EINSTEIN "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 possible: to become a little bit better each day." - Dan Coyle , author of THE TALENT CODE "Wonderful. I can't think of a better book for a popular audience written on any topic in psychology." -- Daniel Willigham , professor of Psychology at University of Virginia and author of WHY DON'T STUDENTS LIKE SCHOOL, "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 "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 , coauthor of Freakonomics and Superfreakonomics "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 , author of Moonwalking with Einstein "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 possible: to become a little bit better each day." -- Dan Coyle , author of The Talent Code "Wonderful. I can't think of a better book for a popular audience written on any topic in psychology." -- Daniel Willigham, professor of psychology at the University of Virginia and author of Why Don't Students Like School? "[ Peak ] offers an optimistic anti-determinism that ought to influence how people educate children, manage employees, and spend their time. The good news is that to excel one need only look within." - The Economist "All good leaders want to get better, and anyone who wants to get better at anything should read [ Peak ]. Rest assured that the book is not mere theory. Ericsson's research focuses on the real world, and he explains in detail, with examples, how all of us can apply the principles of great performance in our work or in any other part of our lives." - Fortune "This is an empowering, encouraging work that will challenge readers to reach for excellence." -- Publishers Weekly "[Ericsson] makes a strong case that success in today's world requires a focus on practical performance, not just the accumulation of information. Especially informative for parents and educators in preparing children for the challenges ahead." -- Kirkus 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 , co-author of FREAKONOMICS and SUPERFREAKONOMICS "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 , author of MOONWALKING WITH EINSTEIN , "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 "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 , coauthor of Freakonomics and Superfreakonomics "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 , author of Moonwalking with Einstein "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 possible: to become a little bit better each day." -- Dan Coyle , author of The Talent Code "Wonderful. I can't think of a better book for a popular audience written on any topic in psychology." -- Daniel Willigham, professor of psychology at the University of Virginia and author of Why Don't Students Like School? "[ Peak ] offers an optimistic anti-determinism that ought to influence how people educate children, manage employees, and spend their time. The good news is that to excel one need only look within." - The Economist "All good leaders want to get better, and anyone who wants to get better at anything should read [ Peak ]. Rest assured that the book is not mere theory. Ericsson's research focuses on the real world, and he explains in detail, with examples, how all of us can apply the principles of great performance in our work or in any other part of our lives." - Fortune "This is an empowering, encouraging work that will challenge readers to reach for excellence." -- Publishers Weekly "[Ericsson] makes a strong case that success in today's world requires a focus on practical performance, not just the accumulation of information. Especially informative for parents and educators in preparing children for the challenges ahead." -- Kirkus Reviews
Dewey Decimal
153.9
Synopsis
A survey of the psychology of expertise, providing techniques for developing mastery of any skill, drawn from the authors' extensive, pathfinding research, From the world's reigning expert on expertise comes a powerful new approach to mastering almost any skill. Have you ever wanted to learn a language or pick up an instrument, only to become too daunted by the task at hand? Expert performance guru Anders Ericsson has made a career studying chess champions, violin virtuosos, star athletes, and memory mavens. Peak condenses three decades of original research to introduce an incredibly powerful approach to learning that is fundamentally different from the way people traditionally think about acquiring a skill. Ericsson's findings have been lauded and debated, but never properly explained. So the idea of expertise still intimidates us -- we believe we need innate talent to excel, or think excelling seems prohibitively difficult. Peak belies both of these notions, proving that almost all of us have the seeds of excellence within us -- it's just a question of nurturing them by reducing expertise to a discrete series of attainable practices. Peak offers invaluable, often counterintuitive, advice on setting goals, getting feedback, identifying patterns, and motivating yourself. Whether you want to stand out at work, or help your kid achieve academic goals, Ericsson's revolutionary methods will show you how to master nearly anything.
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BF378.E94E75 2016
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