Mindshift by Barbara Oakley
Mindshift reveals how we can overcome stereotypes and preconceived ideas about what is possible for us to learn and become.At a time when we are constantly being asked to retrain and reinvent ourselves to adapt to new technologies and changing industries, this book shows us how we can uncover and develop talents we didn't realize we had-no matter what our age or background. We're often told to "follow our passions." But in Mindshift, Dr. Barbara Oakley shows us how we can broaden our passions. Drawing on the latest neuroscientific insights, Dr. Oakley shepherds us past simplistic ideas of "aptitude" and "ability," which provide only a snapshot of who we are now-with little consideration about how we can change.
Even seemingly "bad" traits, such as a poor memory, come with hidden advantages-like increased creativity. Profiling people from around the world who have overcome learning limitations of all kinds, Dr. Oakley shows us how we can turn perceived weaknesses, such as impostor syndrome and advancing age, into strengths. People may feel like they're at a disadvantage if they pursue a new field later in life; yet those who change careers can be fertile cross-pollinators: They bring valuable insights from one discipline to another. Dr. Oakley teaches us strategies for learning that are backed by neuroscience so that we can realize the joy and benefits of a learning lifestyle. Mindshift takes us deep inside the world of how people change and grow. Our biggest stumbling blocks can be our own preconceptions, but with the right mental insights, we can tap into hidden potential and create new opportunities.
Bad Genes: Why Rome Fall, Hitler Rise, Enron Failed, and My Sister Took My Mother's Lover is the celebrated author of Oakley, PhD (Rochester, MI). Her work has been compared to that of Indiana Jones, as it blends global adventure with solid academic expertise. She's worked as a Russian translator aboard Soviet trawlers in the Bering Sea, worked as a radio operator at the South Pole Station in Antarctica, and risen through the ranks of the US Army from Private to Regular Army Captain. Oakley is a recent vice president of the world's largest bioengineering association and possesses a doctorate in the integrative discipline of systems engineering. He is currently an associate professor of engineering at Oakland University in Michigan.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781101982853 |
| ISBN 10 | 1101982853 |
| Title | Mindshift |
| Author | Barbara Oakley |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2017-04-18 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
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