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THE ART OF LEARNING
BASED ON THE BOOK BY JOSH WAITZKIN
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY
CONTENT
The Foundation - Early Innocent Moves in Chess
Losing to Win - The First Taste of Defeat and its Lessons
Two Approaches to Learning - Entity vs. Incremental Theories
Loving the Game - Intrinsic Motivation and Finding Your Voice
The Soft Zone - Cultivating Presence and Managing Distraction
The Downward Spiral - Recovering from Errors and Maintaining Presence
Changing Voice - The Pitfalls of Imitation and the Return to Self
Breaking Stallions - Finding Harmony with One's Natural Disposition
Beginner's Mind - Embracing New Arts and Synthesizing Knowledge
General Analysis
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK
The Art Of Learning by Josh Waitzkin chronicles the author's unique journey from a childhood chess prodigy to a world champion in the demanding sport of Tai Chi Chuan Push Hands. The narrative delves into the principles and philosophies that underpin mastery in both mental and physical disciplines. Waitzkin explores the psychology of competition, emphasizing the crucial role of mindset, adaptation to challenges, and the cultivation of resilience. The book unveils a framework for understanding the learning process itself, revealing how seemingly different pursuits can be linked by fundamental concepts of skill development and peak performance.
THE ART OF LEARNING
BASED ON THE BOOK BY JOSH WAITZKIN
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY
CONTENT
The Foundation - Early Innocent Moves in Chess
Losing to Win - The First Taste of Defeat and its Lessons
Two Approaches to Learning - Entity vs. Incremental Theories
Loving the Game - Intrinsic Motivation and Finding Your Voice
The Soft Zone - Cultivating Presence and Managing Distraction
The Downward Spiral - Recovering from Errors and Maintaining Presence
Changing Voice - The Pitfalls of Imitation and the Return to Self
Breaking Stallions - Finding Harmony with One's Natural Disposition
Beginner's Mind - Embracing New Arts and Synthesizing Knowledge
General Analysis
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK
The Art Of Learning by Josh Waitzkin chronicles the author's unique journey from a childhood chess prodigy to a world champion in the demanding sport of Tai Chi Chuan Push Hands. The narrative delves into the principles and philosophies that underpin mastery in both mental and physical disciplines. Waitzkin explores the psychology of competition, emphasizing the crucial role of mindset, adaptation to challenges, and the cultivation of resilience. The book unveils a framework for understanding the learning process itself, revealing how seemingly different pursuits can be linked by fundamental concepts of skill development and peak performance.