Bounce: the 10,000-hour rule and the quest for mastery
What experts say about the power of practice, and how to apply it to your life
The Staircase (2004) and the implications of storytelling
Exploring the fiction and storytelling structures that underpin reality TV series The Staircase
Why you should read: Fake History, by Otto English
From the Aztecs to the evolution of curry, why the lure of fake history is hard to resist
Why Neanderthals weren’t cut out for political life
You wouldn’t vote for a Neanderthal – but they can teach us a lot about ourselves
Why you should read: Atomic Habits, by James Clear
Can tiny steps lead to big change? Atomic Habits turns the spotlight on behaviour change
Why you should read: Liar’s Poker, by Michael Lewis
Liar’s Poker lifts the lid on Wall Street excess