The Art of Learning
An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance
by Josh Waitzkin
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Recommended by 10 notable people, including Nat Eliason and Derek Sivers
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Recommended by 14 sources and appears in Learning, Most Recommended Books, and Psychology.
In his riveting new book, The Art of Learning, Waitzkin tells his remarkable story of personal achievement and shares the principles of learning and performance that have propelled him to the top—twice.Josh Waitzkin knows what it means to be at the top of his game. A public figure since winning his first National Chess Championship at the age of ni...
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Recommended by 14 sources and appears in Learning, Most Recommended Books, and Psychology.
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