Published Aug 27, 2020
396: Dr. Anders Ericsson | Secrets from the New Science of Expertise
Dr. Anders Ericsson, a cognitive psychologist, delves into the transformative power of deliberate practice over innate talent, debunking popular myths like the 10,000-hour rule, while highlighting neuroplasticity's role in personal development and redefining expertise.

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