Anders Ericsson is a Swedish psychologist and Conradi Eminent Scholar and Professor of Psychology at Florida State University who is internationally recognized as a researcher in the psychological nature of expertise and human performance. In This Episode: -His early yearning to understand how knowledge was generated -Seeking a deeper context for learning beyond retaining information -The key to mastering a domain -How his research differs from Malcolm Gladwell's 10k hours rule -Creating “representations” to explore further expertise -The true meaning behind deliberate practice -Difference between expertise and mastery -The ideal method for learning and practice -Applying deliberate practice to less quantifiable facets of life -Whether external rewards are important for motivation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/396 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

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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.

Research psychologist Anders Ericsson discusses the overrated concept of talent and the importance of deliberate practice for excellence. The podcast explores the 10,000-hour rule, the debunking of talent myths, and the journey of a psychologist improving her singing abilities through rigorous practice.