In stories ranging from his early years taking on chess hustlers as a seven year old in New York City's Washington Square Park, to dealing with the pressures of having a film made about his life, to International Chess Championships in India, Hungary, and Brazil, to gripping battles against powerhouse fighters in Taiwan in the Push Hands World Championships, The Art of Learning encapsulates an extraordinary competitor's life lessons in a pageturning narrative.
Praise For THE ART OF LEARNING
"We all remember the portrayal of Josh Waitzkin in Searching for Bobby Físcher. He was a very impressive child who continues to impress with The Art of Learning. Through a unique set of experiences, Waitzkin has formed an original and outstanding perspective. From chess to Tai Chi, he provides tools that allow all of us to improve ourselves every day." - CAL RIPKEN, Jr, 2007 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee
"Waitzkin's in-depth look into the mental side of his success in both chess and martial arts is an inspiring and absorbing read. I strongly recommend it for anyone who lives in a world of competition, whether it's sports or business or anywhere else. It's also a great training tool for kids aspiring to reach the pinnacle of their chosen fields:" - MARK MESSIER, 6-time Stanley Cup Champion
"Josh Waitzkin's The Art of Learning is a testimonial to the timeless principle of `do less and accomplish more: Highly recommended for those who want to understand the power of consciousness:' - DEEPAK CHOPRA
"Absolutely brilliant immersion into the phenomenon of human mastery. Waitzkin brings laser clarity and penetrating insights into the delicate mind, body, spirit interactions fundamental to extraordinary achievement in most any area of life. This is a journey worth taking." -JIM LOEHR, Chairman and CEO, The Human Performance Institute, and coauthor, The Power of Full Engagement
"The Art of Learning succeeds on every level, combining a truly compelling autobiography with profound philosophical and psychological insights all wrapped in a practical how-to framework.This is a must-read for anyone wishing to achieve that rare combination of success and fulfillment:" - PAUL BLEASE, SVP, Director,Team Development & Consulting, Citigroup Smith Barney
