Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise

Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise

Author: Airwave Literature May 12, 2020 Duration: 10:00:16
by Anders Ericsson, Robert Pool—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 

Warren Buffett’s idea that reading is the ultimate level playing field is where this conversation begins. The Bookshelf: Business & Self-Improvement, from Airwave Literature, isn’t about quick tips or hype. Instead, it’s a quiet, thoughtful space dedicated to the books that shape how we think about work, leadership, and personal growth. Each episode takes a single title-whether a timeless classic or a contemporary analysis-and unpacks its core ideas, not just summarizing but exploring how its lessons apply to real decisions and challenges. You’ll hear the host reflect on key passages, connect themes across different authors, and consider the practical implications of what’s on the page. The tone is more like a guided reading session than a lecture, designed for anyone who believes that deep understanding comes from engaging seriously with good writing. This podcast operates on the belief that the right book, properly considered, can change a mindset or a method. It’s for listeners who want to move beyond the headlines and dig into the substance that fuels lasting improvement, making your reading time more focused and impactful. Tune in to fill your own shelf with ideas that matter.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Bookshelf: Business & Self-Improvement
Podcast Episodes
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:12:17
by Dale Carnegie—The book 'How to stop worrying & start living' suggest many ways to conquer worry and lead a wonderful life.The book mentions fundamental facts to know about worry and magic formula for solving worry-som…
The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:22:00
by Christopher Chabris, Daniel Simons—Reading this book will make you less sure of yourself—and that’s a good thing. In The Invisible Gorilla, Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons, creators of one of psychology’s most f…
Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:38:32
by Rory Sutherland—‘A breakthrough book. Wonderfully applicable to everything in life, and funny as hell.’ Nassim Nicholas TalebTo be brilliant, you have to be irrationalWhy is Red Bull so popular – even though everyone…
The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:18:36
by Jonathan Haidt—In his widely praised book, award-winning psychologist Jonathan Haidt examines the world’s philosophical wisdom through the lens of psychological science, showing how a deeper understanding of enduring…
The Industries of the Future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:48:07
by Alec J. Ross—This book answers the question: 'What's next?' The Internet had a world-changing impact on businesses and the global community over the twenty years from 1994 to 2014. In the next ten years, change will h…
Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:24:22
by Liz Wiseman—Are you a genius or a genius maker?We've all had experience with two dramatically different types of leaders. The first type drain intelligence, energy, and capability from the ones around them and always…
The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:26:01
by Kevin Simler—Human beings are primates, and primates are political animals. Our brains, therefore, are designed not just to hunt and gather, but also to help us get ahead socially, often via deception and self-decepti…