The little book of talent
by Daniel Coyle · first published 2012
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I typically promote the little book of talent in this scenario. Sure, it's all common sense, but distilled and focused on this specific scenario. https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Talent-Improving-Skills/d...
on “Why time seems to pass faster as we age” ↗…more noticeable 2. Chunking - breaking down the skill into smaller components and practicing these chunks separately. E.g. tearing music notes into pieces and practicing the notes separately Books: Little Book of Talent, The Talent Code
on “Overlearning hyperstabilizes a skill by making processing inhibitory-dominant” ↗…Truth and Meaning". Now I just need to read more criticism of the Myer Briggs test so I can have a more balanced view of it all, but the results/book seemed pretty darn spot on. Also been loving "The Little Book of Talent" from the author of "The Talent Code" (which is another one of my favourite books). And after reading a lot of Stoic philosophy over the years, I've finally got around to "A Guide to the Good Life".…
on “Ask HN: What's on your reading list? Recommendations? ” ↗It's great to be an amateur learner, but if you want to get better (or just make learning more effective) I really liked the (very easy read) Little Book of Talent. It focuses on how to get good, but that's really about how we learn and practice. Highly motivational and some interesting counterintuitive ideas: https://danielcoyle.com/the-little-book-of-talent/
on “Maybe you should learn something” ↗