Have you ever wanted to learn a language or start a new field, but felt intimidated by the task? We believe we need an innate talent to excel, or we think mastery seems too difficult. Mozart wasn't born with a perfect ear for music. Most athletes aren't born with any natural advantage. The author spent thirty years studying geniuses and sports stars. His remarkable discovery, revealed in *Peak*, is that their special abilities are acquired through training. We all have the seeds of excellence within us; it's just a matter of making them grow. With a little guidance, you'll be amazed at what the average person can achieve through the guided approach the author calls *deliberate practice*. The book is designed not only to encourage and inspire, but also to point out specific techniques that will help you become better, or even better, in your field. This means that whether your goal is to become a brain surgeon, win a gold medal, or help your child learn Japanese, the innovative methods in this book can help you improve virtually any skill you or your child are interested in. The principles laid out in the book will change your attitude, and who knows?! Maybe it will change your life too.