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tariana's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
cynicusrex's review against another edition
4.0
This book is an excellent mixture of knowledge and inspiration which should be taught as young as possible, worldwide. The interweaving of theory, examples and testimonies of scientists who were often late bloomers, clearly points towards a future where we'll laugh at our current misconceptions of intelligence and our ability to learn anything.
vikingvisuals's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Although seemingly aimed more towards students of math and science, the book contains a lot of useful information that applies to anyone that wants to get the most out of learning anything new.
I appreciate that the book was structured in a way that reflected the teachings, such as key points repeated at the end of each chapter, points of reflection to recall information presented thus far, and action items through questions to help one reflect.
As someone with ADHD I also appreciate how ADHD was explicitly mentioned multiple times when discussing areas that may be both challenging but extra beneficial to those with it. I feel most books about improving habits or the like tend to overlook this demographic so I appreciate when it is mentioned.
I would have appreciated this book a lot more when I was younger to help develop more beneficial learning habits, but as the book also states, it's like any muscle that can be trained.
The last few chapters are really more relevant to students, but I think even the first half makes the book worthwhile.
I appreciate that the book was structured in a way that reflected the teachings, such as key points repeated at the end of each chapter, points of reflection to recall information presented thus far, and action items through questions to help one reflect.
As someone with ADHD I also appreciate how ADHD was explicitly mentioned multiple times when discussing areas that may be both challenging but extra beneficial to those with it. I feel most books about improving habits or the like tend to overlook this demographic so I appreciate when it is mentioned.
I would have appreciated this book a lot more when I was younger to help develop more beneficial learning habits, but as the book also states, it's like any muscle that can be trained.
The last few chapters are really more relevant to students, but I think even the first half makes the book worthwhile.