This book is a breakthrough a lyrical powerful science-based narrative that actually shows
us how to get better (much better) at the things we care about.--Seth Godin author of Linchpin
Anyone who wants to get better at anything should read [Peak]. Rest assured that the book is
not mere theory. Ericsson's research focuses on the real world and he explains in detail with
examples how all of us can apply the principles of great performance in our work or in any
other part of our lives.--Fortune Anders Ericsson has made a career studying chess champions
violin virtuosos star athletes and memory mavens. Peak distills three decades of
myth-shattering research into a powerful learning strategy that is fundamentally different from
the way people traditionally think about acquiring new abilities. Whether you want to stand out
at work improve your athletic or musical performance or help your child achieve academic
goals Ericsson's revolutionary methods will show you how to improve at almost any skill that
matters to you. The science of excellence can be divided into two eras: before Ericsson and
after Ericsson. His groundbreaking work captured in this brilliantly useful book provides us
with a blueprint for achieving the most important and life-changing work possible: to become a
little bit better each day.--Dan Coyle author of The Talent Code Ericsson's research has
revolutionized how we think about human achievement. If everyone would take the lessons of this
book to heart it could truly change the world.--Joshua Foer author of Moonwalking with
Einstein
