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Accelerate Learning: Your 7-Day Bootcamp to Master Skills Faster

You want to learn to code, play the guitar, or speak a new language, but it feels impossible. This journey is your 7-day bootcamp on the science of learning. We're going to turn you into a learning machine, so you can pick up hard skills without wanting to throw your laptop out the window.

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The Art of Learning

by Josh Waitzkin

Learn from a master. This book is by a chess prodigy who became a martial arts world champion. He breaks down the deep principles of learning and performance that apply to any skill. This is your foundation for building a champion's mindset.

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Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise

by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool

This is the science behind the '10,000-hour rule.' It introduces the concept of 'deliberate practice'—the specific, focused training that actually makes you better. This book gives you the real, research-backed method for getting good at stuff.

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Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career

by Scott H. Young

This is the tactical field guide. It provides a concrete framework and nine principles for taking on aggressive, self-directed learning projects. Want to learn a language in 3 months? This book shows you how people have done it. It's all action.

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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

by Carol S. Dweck

You can't learn anything if you think your abilities are fixed. This book is the crucial mindset check. Adopting a 'growth mindset'—the belief that you can improve with effort—is the single most important ingredient for learning hard things.

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The Inner Game of Tennis

by W. Timothy Gallwey

Often, the biggest obstacle to learning is your own brain. This classic is about quieting your critical inner voice and trusting your body to learn naturally. It's a game-changer for overcoming the self-doubt that sabotages performance.

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Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

by David Epstein

Is it better to specialize or have broad interests? This book makes a powerful case for being a generalist. It shows how having a wide range of knowledge is a huge advantage for learning, problem-solving, and creativity. A great relief if you have commitment issues with hobbies.

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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience

by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

The ultimate goal of learning a skill is to be able to do it effortlessly. This book explores 'flow,' the state of complete absorption where learning and performance feel amazing. It's the perfect capstone, connecting the hard work of learning to the joy of mastery.

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