
The Unmistakable Creative Podcast
Best of: Mastering Your Craft Through Deliberate Practice with Anders Ericsson
Dec 7, 2018
Globally recognized psychologist and professor Anders Ericsson discusses deliberate practice and its role in achieving superior performance in any field. He challenges the idea of 'practice makes perfect' and emphasizes the importance of quality practice. The episode explores how deliberate practice can be applied to various areas of life, including work. Listeners gain insights into how experts acquire their skills and how these principles can be applied to master their craft.
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Quick takeaways
- Quality of practice is more important than quantity for achieving superior performance in any field.
- Having a teacher or mentor who can provide validated techniques is crucial for bridging the gap between current and desired performance.
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Importance of Purposeful Practice
Purposeful practice involves measuring performance and making changes in order to improve. Having a teacher or mentor who can provide validated techniques is crucial for bridging the gap between current and desired performance.
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