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The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence
by Josh Waitzkin
from Free Press

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Very useful and well worth a read, despite the criticisms
  This book presents a very eloquent and rigorous examination of the learning process. Despite a handful of critical reviewers, I find the principles translate very well to other disciplines if you put a little thought into it. The principles are most easily adapted to performance-based disciplines, such as music, dance, any kind of public speaking, and, of course, competitive fields such as sports and chess. However, the principles also apply to any discipline that requires mastery of fundamental skills... more info

• Better Titled as the Autobiography of Josh Waitzkin
  Josh Waitzkin is an eight time National Chess Champion by the age of 20 - who then moved on to become a martial arts champion - holding several world championship titles. This book is worthy of reading simply to gain an insight into what it takes to be a world class competitor (and winner) - the focus, the incredible concentration, the physical and mental discipline, the grit and determination - and the access to the best coaches and opponents. However, there was little translation from the "What" he... more info

• great book of insight into achieving better performance
  I would suggest that most American's know Josh from the movie made about his early years: "Searching for Bobby Fisher." As Paul Harvey says, "Here is the rest of the story." And it is a great story. But it is more than that, it is a owners' manual of sorts for those seeking to increase their effectiveness. In business? For sure. But it is more than that, it is a guide to overcoming each and every roadblock that one might face. Yes, in life. And business.
  The part about creating triggers for better... more info

• The Practicing Guide to Flow and Performance
  Good book, well-written and a usable message. The techniques discussed can benefit everyone. I see this as the practical field guide to Mihaly's 'Flow'. The author's experience with the mental game of chess and phsyical game of Push Hands helps bridge the overall message of flow, focus and ideal mental states to deal with challenge.

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