
Peak
Secrets from the New Science of Expertise
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Geoffrey Beevers
Mozart wasn't born with perfect pitch. Most athletes are not born with any natural advantage. Three world-class chess players were sisters whose success was planned by their parents before they were even born.
Anders Ericsson has spent 30 years studying the special ones - the geniuses, sports stars and musical prodigies. And his remarkable finding, revealed in Peak, is that their special abilities are acquired through training. The innate 'gift' of talent is a myth. Exceptional individuals are born with just one unique ability, shared by us all - the ability to develop our brains and bodies through our own efforts.
Anders Ericsson's research was the inspiration for the popular '10,000-hour rule', but, he tells us, this rule is only the beginning of the story. It's not just the hours that are important but how you use them. We all have the seeds of excellence within us - it's merely a question of how to make them grow.
With a bit of guidance, you'll be amazed at what the average person can achieve. The astonishing stories in Peak prove that potential is what you make it.
©2016 Anders Ericsson (P)2016 Random House AudiobooksListeners also enjoyed...




















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Everyone should listen (or read) this book. Some of my all time favourites are Jared Diamond’s Collapse and Richard Dawkins’ Ancestor’s Tale. Peak is even better.
The best book.
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For anyone looking at learning how to learn
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Great insights and grand plans
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Would you consider the audio edition of Peak to be better than the print version?
I haven't read the print version, so it's hard to say whether it's better or not.What other book might you compare Peak to and why?
This can be compared to Outliers (though I haven't read that one yet). But I believe this is better than Malcolm Galdwell's book since it expands on the 10,000 hour ruleWhich character – as performed by Geoffrey Beevers – was your favorite?
The narratorDid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It made me really think about how I can improve myself or help my daughter become an expert!Any additional comments?
Worth the listen. The narrator is great too. Loved it!Awesome book
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excellent
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The book 5/5
Really felt i learned a lot from this book.
Super exciting from start to end
Amazing all over
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Milestone
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One of the most important books ever written
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Excellent subject matter, great book
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