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Mentioned in 38 episodes
The art of learning
An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance
Book • 2007
The Art of Learning takes readers through Josh Waitzkin’s unique journey to excellence in both chess and Tai Chi Chuan.
The book explains how a well-thought-out, principled approach to learning separates success from failure.
Waitzkin discusses how achievement is a function of a lifestyle that fuels a creative, resilient growth process.
He shares his methods for systematically triggering intuitive breakthroughs, honing techniques, and mastering performance psychology.
The book also emphasizes the importance of embracing defeat, making mistakes work for you, and turning weaknesses into strengths.
It is divided into sections that cover his rise in chess, his transition to Tai Chi, and the similarities in preparation and execution between the two disciplines.
The book explains how a well-thought-out, principled approach to learning separates success from failure.
Waitzkin discusses how achievement is a function of a lifestyle that fuels a creative, resilient growth process.
He shares his methods for systematically triggering intuitive breakthroughs, honing techniques, and mastering performance psychology.
The book also emphasizes the importance of embracing defeat, making mistakes work for you, and turning weaknesses into strengths.
It is divided into sections that cover his rise in chess, his transition to Tai Chi, and the similarities in preparation and execution between the two disciplines.
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Mentioned in 38 episodes
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James Clear as an example of an athlete who developed a concise pre-game routine that helped him perform well even under pressure.
James Clear as an example of an athlete who developed a concise pre-game routine that helped him perform well even under pressure.
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Mentioned by Benjamin Hardy as an example of someone who practices at a level beyond their current skill.
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Jordi Visser as one of his favorite books and the one that had the biggest impact on his life.
Jordi Visser as one of his favorite books and the one that had the biggest impact on his life.
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Mentioned by Safi Bahcall after 
Tim Ferriss mentioned him, expressing his enjoyment of Waitzkin's book.
Tim Ferriss mentioned him, expressing his enjoyment of Waitzkin's book.
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William Green in relation to thematic interconnectedness and the importance of presence.
William Green in relation to thematic interconnectedness and the importance of presence.
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Nicholas Hutchison to illustrate the concept of deep learning and how it leads to subconscious mastery.
Nicholas Hutchison to illustrate the concept of deep learning and how it leads to subconscious mastery.
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