Roger Kneebone

A qualified doctor whose appointment is booked a month in advance, and a musician who fills stadiums; a fashion designer who creates clothes for the most famous celebrities, and a scientist who won the Nobel Prize - all these people onat first glance they are completely different. But they are all experts in their field, and their opinion is recognized as authoritative and respected. Do you want to develop your own skills from the learner" level to the "expert" level in the same way? It doesn't matter if you start whether you're pursuing a new career, pursuing a business, learning a language, or mastering a musical instrument-the path is always the same, and this ground-breaking book will open the way to true mastery."

'Roger Kneebone is a legend' Mark Miodownik, author of Stuff Matters'Fascinating and inspiring' Financial Times'The pandemic has made the necessity of relying on experts evident to all . . . this is a rich exploration of lifelong learning' GuardianWhat could a lacemaker have in common with vascular surgeons? A Savile Row tailor with molecular scientists? A fighter pilot with jazz musicians? At first glance, very little. But Roger Kneebone is the expert on experts, having spent a lifetime finding the connections. In Expert, he combines his own experiences as a doctor with insights from extraordinary people and cutting-edge research to map out the path we're all following - from 'doing time' as an Apprentice, to developing your 'voice' and taking on responsibility as a Journeyman, to finally becoming a Master and passing on your skills. As Kneebone shows, although each outcome is different, the journey is always the same. Whether you're developing a new career, studying a language, learning a musical instrument or simply becoming the person you want to be, this ground-breaking book reveals the path to mastery.