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Loading... Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and…by John Medina
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. I picked this book up because of Rule #4: We don't pay attention to boring things. I have noticed that about myself-especially when it comes to abstract math. (I save most of my brain space for travel, fashion, & shoes) Medina has written the book in a manner that a layperson can understand. (  )jre503 | Feb 21, 2009 |   An unusual book - not exactly pop science, not exactly self-help, not business, yet it has some of the flavor of all three. There is a companion web site, and at times you get the sense that this material would work better in a different format or combination of formats - and maybe that's what the web site helps accomplish. Since a couple of the "Rules" are "vision trumps all other senses" and "we don't pay attention to boring things", a book with no pictures seems a bit incongruous. And the rules are not prescriptive, but rather suggestive. Medina readily admits, maybe too readily, that almost all of these rules need more research. So, what are we to do with these rules. Maybe to do the "exploration" that is the basis of rule 12 and find out for ourselves. (  )tgraettinger | Jan 24, 2009 | nightstand mypinktoes | Dec 23, 2008 | I learned about this book from Garr Reynolds' website. Medina's storytelling approach worked well for me & many of the principles are relevant to my work. Like some other reviewers, I'd like to know more about the science behind the stories. ( )pipster | Sep 29, 2008 | Amazing! Chapter 8 (Stress) may have changed my life. Wonderfuly well written, John "eats his own dogfood" by using the brain rules to guide his writing into a style that's very accessible. Although he does not claim to know answers for how to make better classrooms and workspaces, a lot of hints show that we haven't come close to optimal. He suggests some changes based on well known principals, and makes a great case for further exploration. MichaelRWolf | Apr 29, 2008 | 0.052 seconds to build listing
Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0979777704, Hardcover)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--such as the brain's need for physical activity to work at 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 information? Is it true that men and women have different brains? In Brain Rules, molecular biologist Dr. John Medina 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 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 finds, to his surprise, that we 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 In the end, you'll understand how your brain really works--and how to get the most out of it. About the DVD The Brain Rules DVD, included with this book, is a lively tour of the 12 brain rules. You will experience firsthand Medina's rare gift for making science fun, accessible, and relevant. The DVD will take your understanding of the book to the next level. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:18 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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