Just done reading my first book of the year.

1: Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by K. Anders Ericsson, Robert Pool.

This book summarizes the research of the late K. Anders Ericsson, psychologist and researcher, who studied for decades the practice of professional performers (e.g. musicians, athletes, surgeons, etc.)

Brilliantly redacted, and directed towards regular people, "Peak" seeks to answer all the major questions behind the science of mastering a skill or discipline.

What makes a practice really effective? How much time does it take to master a skill? What's the role of innate capabilities in such process?

"Anyone who wants to get better at anything should read [Peak]"

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17. Firebird by Mark Doty

I just finished The Fires of Heaven, book 5 in The Wheel of Time.

This was my favorite book when I read the series the first time and it still is, so much character development happens and there are even character deaths. Originally I made it halfway through book six then went to college so I stopped reading, so once I pick up book 6 I'll be in all new material after a certain point.

Next I'm going to read The Rights of Man by Thomas Paine, then I'll do book six The Lord of Chaos.

34. Radio Free Albemuth - Philip K Dick

Not nearly as good as VALIS, the book it would be rewritten as, but still damn fine PKD.

Read 2, my goal is to read 10, so 8 more I guess