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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.

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

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Cal Newport
as a book about mastery, reflecting on different masters and activities.
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Ep. 250: In Defense of Thinking
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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
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Malcolm Gladwell
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Adam Gopnik
's latest book, exploring the mystery of mastery.
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The Mystery of Mastery with Adam Gopnik
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Adam Grant
as a recent publication analyzing mastery.
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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
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