The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance by Josh Waitzkin Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance
Book Review: Brilliant
Summary: 5 Stars
As a chess fan and a "Searching for Bobby Fisher" fan, following Josh's journey throughout the book and being inspired by the depth to which he learns was so much fun. I bought two more copies for friends who also love to learn. If you're a chess lover, reading this is a no-brainer, but it's a great book for anyone squeezing the marrow from life in any endeavor.Book Review: Brilliant
Summary: 5 Stars
This Book is excellent it provided me with a path to greater understanding of getting more out of myself.
I really liked his chapter on making smaller circles which I have used.
Some reviewers have discussed the book as been a bit vague but I have found that digging deep and using the concepts in our own way has provided me with a new understanding of how to move to better and better levels with myself.
Book Review: A nice surprise
Summary: 5 Stars
Put away any pre-conceived notions if you think you know anything about Josh Waitzkin.
This book is truly from within; gives the reader a refreshing look into the mind of a master of learning. There are tidbits about teachers and styles of teaching that really caught my attention. But more so, there were details about students who have the ability to- but don't- take advantage of the fantastic teachers we have in our lives.
When the author begins speaking about Push Hands, he speaks to a kind of discipline very few of us have, but should strive for. In a world filled with references to ADD, we can take Josh's life experiences and acknowledge that although he may be an anomaly of sorts, each of us can do more to recognize subtle learning opportunities and seize them without breaking concentration.
Book Review: top read
Summary: 5 Stars
The Art of Learning. The title is presumptuous and not a good fit for the content of the book.
Whatever your endeavor, if you are of a like mind, you will benefit from reading this book. Truth is, even if you don't benefit, it's a very engaging and interesting read. To the right people I always say: "You'll love it!!" I don't recommend it at all to the others. I've given away several copies, including my own and I expect to give away many more.
Book Review: Terrific guide to hi performance-achievement
Summary: 4 Stars
The author was the subject of the book/movie Searching for Booby Fisher. Not only is he a National Chess champion, he is also a martial arts champion. He has a very good read on what it takes to get to the ultimate levels of achievement in pretty well everything. I found tremendous insight in this book, and a heightened appreciation for the dedication to detail and performance needed at these levels. I really enjoyed his discussion on "chunking' information and "carved neural pathways" as tools that we all use to become better and better at everything we do. He also gives a very clear description on the stress and recovery model used in high performance training. As ever, I appreciate an easy to read book that lays it out so clearly that even a thick headed Swede like my self can make sense of it all. I appreciate the line, " You need to know what good feels like in order to achieve it again and again." We call that Knowing what the grass looks like when it is cut."