- Photo
- —
- Name
- —
- Field
- Cognitive psychology / expertise
- Year
- 1993
- Lead author
- K. Anders Ericsson
- Core idea
- Expert performance comes from long-term, structured, feedback‑heavy practice—not just talent or generic experience.
- Why it hooked me
- Reads like a scouting report for skill: reps, feedback loops, and boring drills as secret weapons.
- Best for
- Anyone trying to get seriously good at anything—from jazz to code reviews.
- Length feel
- Long review article; best read in strategic chunks.
- Vibe
- Relentless, methodical, a little intimidating in its insistence on hard work.
- Nerdy flex
- Quoting practice‑hour distributions when someone blames “talent” is deeply satisfying.
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