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The Real Work
On the Mystery of Mastery
Book • 2023
In 'The Real Work', Adam Gopnik delves into the mystery of mastery by apprenticing himself to masters in fields like magic, drawing, boxing, and dance.
He reveals that mastery is not rare but ubiquitous, often involving the intentional imperfection that adds expressiveness to skills.
Gopnik's journey highlights the common qualities and methods shared by top performers across different disciplines.
He reveals that mastery is not rare but ubiquitous, often involving the intentional imperfection that adds expressiveness to skills.
Gopnik's journey highlights the common qualities and methods shared by top performers across different disciplines.
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Adam Gopnik as his recent book on mastery, exploring the process of achieving excellence.
Adam Gopnik as his recent book on mastery, exploring the process of achieving excellence.
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Steve Martin on finding your authentic voice
Mentioned by Adam Gopnik in the introduction of his book, which explores how we learn and master new skills.
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The Curse of Knowledge Meets The Valley of Death
