Peak

Have you ever wanted to learn a language or start a new field, but felt intimidated by the task? We think we need innate talent to excel, or we think mastery seems too difficult. Mozart was not born with a perfect ear for music. Most athletes are not born with any natural advantage. The book''s author spent thirty years studying geniuses and sports stars. His remarkable discovery, revealed in the book "The Peak," is that their special abilities are acquired through training. We all have seeds of excellence within us, it''s just a matter of how to make them grow. With a little guidance, you''ll be amazed at what the average person can accomplish through the guided approach the author calls "deliberate practice." The book is designed not only to encourage and inspire, but also to point out specific techniques that will help you become better, or even the best, in your field. This means that whether your goal is to become a brain surgeon, win a gold medal, or help your child learn Japanese, the innovative methods in this book can help you improve virtually any skill you or your child cares about. The principles set forth in the book will change your attitude, and who knows?! It might even change your life.