The Expertise Myth - Rethinking the Nature of Skill and Achievement

Pasquale De Marco

Sinopsis

In a world awash with information and complexity, expertise has become more crucial than ever before. From the boardroom to the laboratory, from the concert hall to the operating room, experts are the ones who drive progress, solve problems, and shape the future.

Yet, despite its importance, there are many misconceptions about expertise. Some believe that experts are born, not made. Others believe that expertise is limited to a select few geniuses. And still others believe that expertise is something that can only be acquired through years of formal education.

This book challenges these myths and reveals the true nature of expertise. Drawing on the latest research in cognitive psychology, education, and neuroscience, this book provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the cognitive processes, deliberate practice strategies, and motivational factors that underlie expert performance.

Through engaging stories and case studies of experts from diverse fields, this book illustrates how expertise is developed and how it can be applied to achieve extraordinary results in any domain. It also explores the challenges and limitations of expertise, as well as its implications for education, public policy, and the future of work.

Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply someone who is curious about the extraordinary abilities of the human mind, this book will provide you with a deeper understanding of expertise and inspire you to develop your own skills and achieve your full potential.

This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the nature of expertise, develop their own skills, or make a difference in the world.

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Disponible desde: 02/06/2025.

Longitud de impresión: 164 páginas.

Humanidades y ciencias sociales

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