Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg, Steve Magness

3 Bullet Book: 2020, book #44: “It’s isn’t experience that sets top performers apart but the amount of deliberate practice.” — Brad Stulberg, Steve Magness

Finished on July 2, 2020

This book was one that I had in my wish list on Audible for quite a while. I decided that it was time to really dive in and understand what the authors were going to be focusing on here. The authors emphasized not only what good work looks like but also what is required to ensure that we are working under optimal conditions. There are numerous things that different people do, some like to go hiking, some read, some watch movies, and some do something completely different that helps them stay focused on the task at hand and overall mission. Whatever it is, one of the core ideas for me was that we all need a combination of stress and rest — that’s how we empower ourselves to create optimal growth levels.

The 3 Bullets

1. One of the most important parts of this book was the emphasis on deliberate work and deliberate effort. Brad and Steve wrote, “It’s isn’t experience that sets top performers apart but the amount of deliberate practice.”