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Josh Waitzkin
Josh Waitzkin is author of The Art of Learning and president of the JW Foundation, an educational nonprofit organization dedicated to helping teachers, parents, psychologists, and educational institutions nurture the unique potential of children and young adults.
Waitzkin was the subject of the book and movie, Searching for Bobby Fischer. An eight-time National Chess Champion in his youth, he is now a martial arts champion, and holds a combined 21 national titles in addition to several world championships. He is currently training for the world championships of his latest interest, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He lives in New York City and travels widely, teaching about the learning process and performance psychology.
What Others are Saying About Josh Waitzkin
“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
“The Art of Learning is a really superb book, one I wish someone had given to me long ago. The title is accurate—at a profound level, it’s about real learning from hard conflict rather than from disinterested textbooks. It will take a ferocious interruption to make you set this book down.”
–Robert Pirsig, author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
“We all remember the portrayal of Josh Waitzkin in Searching for Bobby Fischer. 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
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