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The science of expertise and deliberate practice
2016Steady paceHopeful
What it is about
Psychologist Anders Ericsson explains deliberate practice, the focused training method behind expert performance. He describes research on musicians, chess players and athletes. He argues that talent is less important than the right practice.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want to learn a skill.
What you will get
The author says the 10,000-hour rule is a misreading of his work.
Peak Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Practice · Expertise · Learning
Length
336 pages · ≈ 10 h
More about this book
Characters
Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool.
Setting
Music schools, chess clubs and labs.
What makes it different
The researcher behind the 10,000-hour idea corrects the popular version.
Feel
Clear, practical and encouraging.
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