Brain Rules (Updated and Expanded)
12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School
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John Medina
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John Medina
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Most of us have no idea what’s really going on inside our heads. Yet brain scientists have uncovered details every business leader, parent, and teacher should know - like the need for physical activity to get your brain working its best. How do we learn? What exactly do sleep and stress do to our brains? Why is multi-tasking a myth? Why is it so easy to forget - and so important to repeat new knowledge? Is it true that men and women have different brains? In the New York Times bestseller Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina, a molecular biologist, shares his lifelong interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way we teach our children and the way we work. In each chapter, he describes a brain rule - what scientists know for sure about how our brains work - and then offers transformative ideas for our daily lives. Medina’s fascinating stories and infectious sense of humor breathe life into brain science. You’ll learn why Michael Jordan was no good at baseball. You’ll peer over a surgeon’s shoulder as he proves that most of us have a Jennifer Aniston neuron. You’ll meet a boy who has an amazing memory for music but can’t tie his own shoes. You will discover how: Every brain is wired differently. Exercise improves cognition. We are designed to never stop learning and exploring. Memories are volatile. Sleep is powerfully linked with the ability to learn. Vision trumps all of the other senses. Stress changes the way we learn. In the end, you’ll understand how your brain really works - and how to get the most out of it.
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- Angelo Bocchino
- 04-06-2020
Great book
A must read for pretty much every adult!
Super informative and well research book on HOW the different parts of the brain functions. John presents an amazing understanding on the main functions of the brain and doesn't hold back the truths about limitations in research or function. He is a great narrator as well, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will be using it to better my life 👍
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- Ashley
- 02-01-2022
Great Read
quality information, clear, decisive content. read by the author to provide the quality insight into the boo. appreciated
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- Anonymous User
- 14-10-2022
Fantastic
I read the original version of this book years ago, and reading it again is such a great reminder of how incredible our brains really are. A great book to learn from, in bite sized brain chunks.
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- Mark sammut
- 13-07-2016
excellent
great insight from the author and narrator himself. recommended read. tumbs up to medina -
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- TS
- 24-02-2016
Curiosity is key!
A lot of unknown answers,, but lots of fascinating insight on how the brain works. One of the key take always is to keep curious, keep learning, to keep the brain working.
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- Snowy Joey_Au
- 05-02-2019
Fascinating & Informative
Knowing how the brain works John knows how to maintain your interest and attention. I loved that all conclusions were drawn from scientific testing.
It was interesting to learn that all boys inherit their mum's X chromosome, never their dad's. I also found the research on men's & women's emotional responses fascinating. As women we are setup to respond to & absorb the detail with men only having the ability to get the gist & he speculated that if men had the same ability that they would probabaly respond in the same way to women.
If both could appreciate & value the other's response it would lead to better outcomes in corporations & in relationships
Interesting research, fascinating book highly recommended for those that love learning about our amazing brains!
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- Kindle Customer
- 20-02-2018
loved it
fascinating and easy enough to grasp for the lay person. narration is clear and well paced.
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- clinton
- 01-03-2016
A Must Read
Excellent information and some ah ha moments, a must read for teachers, trainers and your own development. The audio was easy listening read by the author with changes in pitch and tone.
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- Stefan Mackay
- 18-04-2019
Fantastic book, if only I could remember the info
A fantastic book, thoroughly enjoyed every minute.
The way John breaks down the information and supplies stories and anecdotes is great.
So much useful information, I will certainly listen to it again.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-01-2021
Entertaining and informative
Great listen, narration is humorous and keeps you interested, awesome information and delivered in an entertaining non dry way.
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