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The Art of Learning

A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence

2008·288 pages·Nonfiction

Biography Science & Mind

An eight-time national chess champion and world champion martial artist shares the lessons he has learned from two very different competitive arenas, identifying key principles about learning and performance that readers can apply to their life goals.

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The Art of Learning

A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence

Year

2008

Pages

288

Type

Nonfiction

Biography Science & Mind Self-Help & Business

Description

An eight-time national chess champion and world champion martial artist shares the lessons he has learned from two very different competitive arenas, identifying key principles about learning and performance that readers can apply to their life goals.

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