You don't have to be a genius to achieve extraordinary things. In this fascinating book Anders
Ericsson and Robert Pool explain that learning new skills doesn't need to be daunting. Musical
prodigies sports stars and leading scientists acquire their special abilities through training
- and all of us can do the same. Based on thirty years of pioneering research Peak shows that
success simply requires the right kind of practice and offers essential advice on setting goals
receiving guidance and motivating ourselves. The astonishing stories prove that whether we're
at work or at school in the music room or on the sports field we can master almost anything.
"Remarkable...who among us doesn't want to learn how to get better at life?" (Stephen J. Dubner
co-author of Freakonomics). "This book...could truly change the world." (Joshua Foer author of
Moonwalking with Einstein). "Groundbreaking...brilliantly useful." (Daniel Coyle author of The
Talent Code).
