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How great minds in history reached mastery in their fields
2012Steady paceThoughtful
What it is about
Robert Greene studies the paths of figures such as Charles Darwin, Mozart and Benjamin Franklin. He identifies stages: apprenticeship, finding a mentor, creative work and mastery. The book mixes history with advice.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want to build deep skill.
What you will get
A long book for readers who like history.
Mastery Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Self-help · Skill · Apprenticeship · Biography
Length
318 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Characters
Robert Greene and masters of history.
Setting
Many fields, from science to the arts.
What makes it different
A mix of biography and a guide to a creative life.
Feel
Serious, long-view and thoughtful.
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