The Jordan Harbinger Show

396: Dr. Anders Ericsson | Secrets from the New Science of Expertise

Aug 27, 2020

In this engaging discussion, Anders Ericsson, a renowned cognitive psychologist, shares insights from his research on deliberate practice and expertise. He debunks the myth of innate talent, emphasizing that skill development hinges on intentional training. Listeners learn how the brain can be rewired for improvement at any age. Ericsson also critiques the famous 10,000-hour rule and advocates for a 'try differently' approach to mastering skills. With fascinating examples from music and sports, he reveals the power of mental representations in achieving expertise and success.

53:35

Episode guests

Anders Ericsson

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Power of Purposeful Practice

01:28

The Myth of Expertise and Experience

00:52

Early Training for Musical Prodigies

01:12

Analyzing and Improving Chess Strategies Against World-Class Players

00:34

Intro

2min

Challenging the Myths of Talent and Expertise

3min

Redefining Talent: Perfect Pitch and Practice

14min

The Power of Deliberate Practice

15min

The Power of Mental Representations in Expert Performance

2min

The Depth of Expertise: Beyond Memorization in Skill Mastery

3min

Mental Representations and Expert Performance

12min

Exploring Expertise and a Unique Escape Story

5min

Before passing away earlier this year, Dr. Anders Ericsson was the cognitive psychologist who discovered that deliberate practice, not natural talent, is the key to developing expertise. He was the co-author of Peak: Secrets From The New Science Of Expertise.

What We Discuss with Dr. Anders Ericsson:

Why innate talent is a myth.
How to set up a deliberate practice regimen to become more effective at anything you do.
The truth about the 10,000-hour rule to mastery popularized by Malcolm Gladwell.
Why “try differently” is a better recipe for success than “try harder.”
Contrary to what was once believed, the brain can be rewired to excel toward a specific goal at any age with the proper training.
And much more...

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