Peak
by Anders Ericsson, Robert Pool · first published 2016
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Written by the researcher behind the 10,000-hour finding, it explains deliberate practice and how mental models build expertise, challenging the idea of innate talent. Suits anyone wanting the science behind Gladwell.
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Thanks for your openness. I assume you've already done so based on a few of your word choices, but if you haven't already, I recommend checking out Peak [0], the latest (2015) work by Anders Ericsson. He's the researcher who came up with the "10,000 Hours Rule" as popularized by Gladwell. I thought the book had useful suggestions such as how to make…
on “Carol Dweck Explains the False Growth Mindset” ↗…on the job. Then you can spend your weekend doing something other than coding. Some useful books: "How Learning Works" (I review it here: https://codewithoutrules.com/2016/03/19/how-learning-works/) "Peak" https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Secrets-New-Science-Expertise/dp... Gar Klein's books, in particular "The Power of Intuition" https://www.amazon.com/Power-Intuition-Feelings-Better-Decis...
on “Ask HN: Learn in weekend, what resources you suggest?” ↗If you enjoyed Outliers (or are thinking about reading it), I'd suggest reading Peak (in addition to, but also instead of). https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Secrets-New-Science-Expertise/dp...
on “Ask HN: What is the best book you read on 2017?” ↗My criterion is 'influential on me', they may not necessarily be the greatest works of literature. Mastery - Robert Greene The Talent Code - Daniel Coyle Peak - Anders Ericsson The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy - William B. Irvine The Power of Habit - Charles Duhigg Make It Stick: The Science of Successful…
on “Ask HN: Best books you read in the past decade?” ↗>same story, different spin. Nope. There is a reason i mentioned Deci's book; i highly recommend going through it. Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson is also relevant here.
on “Ask HN: Burnt-out, directionless but want to turn it around” ↗"It seems to me that passion and a lack of intelligence seem strongly correlated" This is actually categorically false, see the book Peak by Anders Ericsson for more information on this: https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Secrets-New-Science-Expertise/dp... people who are passionate are MUCH more intelligent and knowledgeable about issues and…
on “Peter Thiel’s Bet on Donald Trump Pays Off” ↗…I read that I would recommend: Deep Work - Cal Newport The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business - Charles Duhigg Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance - Angela Duckworth Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise - Anders Ericsson, Robert Pool The War of Art - Steven Pressfield Do the Work - Steven Pressfield Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic…
on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2016?” ↗* Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by K. Anders Ericsson Much of our upbringing and education is underpinned by the assumption that "talent" is a real thing. Peak dismantles that assumption pretty…
on “Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything?” ↗For a much better treatment of the same general idea, read "Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise" by K. Anders Ericsson.
on “Practice does not always make perfect, finds study of violinists” ↗…either had natural talent, were more intelligent, or some combination of the both. I highly disagree, and it is most likely because their mental models are better than yours. I recommend you to read Peak[1] to better understand "natural talent". [1] Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by K. Anders Ericsson, Robert Pool
on “Ask HN: What to do if you're not great at your job” ↗Have you read Peak by K. Anders Ericsson? I haven't found the answers you're looking for, but I'd start with reading that book.
on “30k Hours (2019)” ↗If anyone wants more details, I'd recommend the following book... Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson
on “How to get better at painting without painting anything (2015)” ↗Not exactly using the same terminology as the blog post, but the book Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Ericsson and Pool has a lot of details about the importance of deliberate practice and getting into "tight" learning loops. See https://www.amazon.com/dp/0544456238/Peak…
on “How Learning Works: Components, Systems, Loops” ↗Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson Essentially a book on how the best in the world structured their learning to master their skill, and how you can incorporate to what you…
on “Ask HN: What's the best book you read in 2021?” ↗W1nning - Tim Grover Never Split the Difference - Chriss Voss Three Laws of Performance - Steve Zaffron Peak - Anders Ericsson All of these books fall into the category of rounding out my world view. I’m an engineer, and spent nearly 100% of 10-12 years of my life (school plus early career) focused solely…
on “Ask HN: What book changed your life?” ↗