Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career

by Scott H. Young

You can know every fact about an industry and still lack real-world expertise because you haven’t practiced the craft.

The simple truth is most people will never intensely study your area of interest. Doing so—even if it’s just for a few months—will help you stand out. And once you stand out, you can get a better job, negotiate for a higher salary or more free time, network with more interesting people, and otherwise level up your personal and professional life.

The best careers demand sophisticated skills that you’re unlikely to stumble upon by chance.