Limitless Mind
by Jo Boaler
A Stanford education professor argues, from neuroscience and classroom research, that the belief in fixed ability, 'math people,' 'not creative,' does enormous damage and that struggle and mistakes are how brains grow. It is especially relevant for parents and teachers, and for adults who decided young what they could not do.
Read it if…
you gave up on a subject as a child and still believe you cannot learn it.
Skip it if…
you want adult productivity advice; this is about learning and belief.
Three things you will actually use
- Struggle grows the brain; seek it.
- Approach problems from multiple angles.
- Stop labeling yourself or your children by ability.
Do this first
Pick one thing you decided you were bad at and spend thirty minutes practicing it this week, badly.
Our verdict
Hopeful and well-grounded; important for anyone who teaches or learns.
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