On the Bookshelf– Effortless Mastery by Kenny Werner

Do you ever feel like no matter what you do or how hard you try– you just can’t get the results you want? You’re not alone! So many of my clients and friends (and myself, too!) occasionally feel this way. This book is a great answer to that problem. Although written primarily for musicians, the ideas and exercises the author talks about can be used by anyone looking to improve their performance. A combination of meditation, mindfulness, and concentrated effort– this book takes the reader through several exercises teach new ways to learn material, truly “know” that material, and then incorporate it into all facets of your life. The idea being that the better you understand and comprehend something (whether that’s a piece of music or the tax code or computer programming), the better you will be at using that information to improve your work performance and life experience. This book is an easy read with helpful exercises/meditations to practice with a corresponding CD.

Happy mastering!