Roger Kneebone 
Expert 
Understanding the Path to 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» Guardian
What 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.