The Art of Learning
Josh Waitzkin
14 people recommended it in 12 threads, 2007–2021.
What people on Hacker News said
This is a book that presents the Author's (Chess and Tai Chi Chuan World champion) way of learning. Has some pretty useful insight.
Waitzkin deconstructs his learning style and how it allowed him to become a leading Tai Chi martial artist.
if you are interested in optimizing anything, why not learn how to optimize optimization?
It's been a life-changer since I'd read it some three years ago.
Recommend it for anyone interested in the learning process and how to approach new material.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Books you wish you had read earlier? 2017 · 2 recommendations
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- Ask HN: What books have you read recently? 2021 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are your favorite books? 2016 · 1 recommendation
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- The Best Books I Read in 2013 2013 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best books you read in 2012 2012 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best book you read in 2010 and briefly why 2010 · 1 recommendation
- Reading list for those who love to learn 2009 · 1 recommendation
- Ask YC: favorite books 2007 · 1 recommendation