You don't have to be a genius to achieve extraordinary things In this fascinating book Anders Ericsson & Robert Pool explain that learning new skills doesn't need to be daunting Musical prodigies sports stars & leading scientists acquire their special abilities through training
- & all of us can do the same Based on thirty years of pioneering research Peak shows that success simply requires the right kind of practice & offers essential advice on setting goals receiving guidance & motivating ourselves The astonishing stories prove that whether we're at work or at school in the music room or on the sports field we can master almost anything ' Remarkablewho among us doesn't want to learn how to get better at life?' Stephen J Dubner co-author of Freakonomics' This bookcould truly change the world' Joshua Foer author of Moonwalking with Einstein' Groundbreakingbrilliantly useful' Daniel Coyle author of The Talent Code