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Josh Waitzkin, an eight-time National Chess Champion in his youth, was the subject of the book and movie Searching for Bobby Fischer. At eighteen, he published his first book, Josh Waitzkin's Attacking Chess. Since the age of twenty, he has developed and been spokesperson for Chessmaster, the largest computer chess program in the world. Now a martial arts champion, he holds a combined twenty-one National Championship titles in addition to several World Championship titles. When not traveling the country giving seminars and keynote presentations, he lives and trains in New York City. He can be reached at www.joshwaitzkin.com. For more information about Chessmaster... Read full bio

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...time pressure seems optimal for sustaining positive thoughts, feelings, and drives. In his book  The Art of Learning , Josh Waitzkin discusses one of the key elements that pro athletes like Jordan use to perform at their peak:  spontaneous...
What are the 3 steps to becoming stress-proof?
Business Insider, November 30, 2012
...time pressure seems optimal for sustaining positive thoughts, feelings, and drives. In his book  The Art of Learning , Josh Waitzkin discusses one of the key elements that pro athletes like Jordan use to perform at their peak:  spontaneous...
Confusion can be beneficial for learning: Study
Brightsurf Science News, June 21, 2012
...to reach out for help or risk withdrawing permanently inside himself. Both Bailey and Cody find themselves... by Josh Waitzkin (Author) Josh Waitzkin knows what it means to be at the top of his game. A public figure since winning his first National Chess...