Peak
Subtitle: secrets from the new science of expertise
By: Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 307
ISBN-13: 9780544456235; 9780544809703
Subjects: Performance; Expertise; Ability; Psychological aspects
Description: 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.
Notes: "An Eamon Dolan book."

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The power of purposeful practice; title: Harnessing adaptability; title: Mental representations; title: The gold standard; title: Application; title: Deliberate practice in everyday life; title: The road to extraordinary; title: But what about talent?; title: Where to we go from here?