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The Elements of Skill : A Conscious Approach to Learning
by Theodore Dimon and Larry A. Hickman
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Overview
Why do so many beginners, both children and adults, fail to master chosen skills? The Elements of Skill was inspired by--and addresses--that question with a program based on proven techniques. The book, written by a renowned practitioner of the Alexander Technique, outlines an educational system that makes the process of learning a performance or athletic skill more conscious, and therefore more successful. Its principles include breaking down a skill into manageable parts, setting realistic goals, observing mind/body processes, overcoming blocks, controlling habits, and achieving heightened awareness and self-mastery. Included are inspiring examples of people who have benefited from the method.
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- ISBN-13: 9781556434761
- ISBN-10: 1556434766
- Publisher: North Atlantic Books
- Publish Date: November 2003
- Dimensions: 8.01 x 5.02 x 0.61 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.65 pounds
- Page Count: 248
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