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Mentioned in 29 episodes
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Secrets from the New Science of Expertise
Book • 2016
This book summarizes Anders Ericsson's 30-year research on the acquisition of expertise.
It introduces the concept of 'deliberate practice,' a specific learning method used by experts to achieve superior performance.
The authors distinguish between different types of practice, such as naive practice, purposeful practice, and deliberate practice, emphasizing the importance of mental representations in achieving expertise.
The book also addresses the misconception of the '10,000-hour rule' popularized by Malcolm Gladwell and provides practical tips for improving skills in various areas.
It introduces the concept of 'deliberate practice,' a specific learning method used by experts to achieve superior performance.
The authors distinguish between different types of practice, such as naive practice, purposeful practice, and deliberate practice, emphasizing the importance of mental representations in achieving expertise.
The book also addresses the misconception of the '10,000-hour rule' popularized by Malcolm Gladwell and provides practical tips for improving skills in various areas.
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Mentioned in 29 episodes
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in the context of deliberate practice and its relation to flow states.


Cal Newport

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as a book he wrote which Brian Chesky really liked, which was part of the reason he wanted to reach out to Chip.


Chip Conley

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as a book on deliberate practice, shown on his old blog.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 234: Ambition without Burnout
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when discussing deliberate practice and the 10,000-hour rule.

Mike Schmitz

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213: Developing Skills
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in relation to the concept of deliberate practice and its connection to ultra-learning.


Mike Schmitz

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78: Ultralearning by Scott Young
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in relation to deliberate practice and skill development, contrasting with the 10,000-hour rule.


Mike Schmitz

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206: 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think by Brianna Wiest
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in the context of the Polgar sisters and chess mastery.


Mike Schmitz

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192: The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly
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in relation to the concept of deliberate practice and its impact on achieving greatness.


Mike Schmitz

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173: Decoding Greatness by Ron Friedman
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as the most accessible book on deliberate practice.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 107: How Do I Stay Motivated on Long-Term Projects?
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, who bought it after ![undefined]()

recommended it to him.

Mikkel Thorup

Joshua Sheats

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as the best book on learning and skill acquisition.

Nat Eliason

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, with endorsements from NFL and UFC performance coaches.


Dr. Bubbs

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S9E5: Optimizing Endurance Performance - Training, Testing & Nutrition w Dr. Daniel Plews, PhD
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as the source of his understanding that high performance is explained by deliberate practice and sufficient time.

Joshua Sheats

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OUT AND ABOUT: Worldschooling: Beyond the Three Rs (Expat Money 290)
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in the context of understanding customer needs.


Chip Conley

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#374: Chip Conley — Building Empires, Tackling Cancer, and Surfing the Liminal
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in relation to David Epstein's book, "Range", which explores the 10,000-hour rule.

James Altucher

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Writing Your Most Interesting Story: Six Rules for Everyday People to Write Compelling Books
Mentioned as a fascinating book about the importance of practice in developing expertise and how to practice most effectively.

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Appendix B: All the evidence-based advice we found on how to be more successful in any job
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as the book they are discussing in the podcast episode.


Jordan Harbinger

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396: Dr. Anders Ericsson | Secrets from the New Science of Expertise
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regarding mental representations and expertise in writing.

David Garfinkel

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