Josh Waitzkin is a former chess prodigy, martial arts world champion, and author of "The Art of Learning." As a child, he won the U.S. Junior Chess championship in 1993 and 1994, inspiring the film "Searching for Bobby Fischer." Waitzkin later shifted his focus to martial arts, becoming a world champion in Tai Chi Chuan Push Hands. Drawing from his diverse experiences, he wrote "The Art of Learning," which explores the principles of high-level performance and learning. Waitzkin is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and co-founded the Marcelo Garcia Academy in New York City. He now works as a performance coach, helping elite performers in various fields optimize their learning and creative processes. Waitzkin resides in New York and continues to inspire others through his writing and teaching.