Learn Like a Pro: Science-Based Tools to Become Better at Anything [B1070]

2021 PB in excellent condition. A book for learners of all ages containing the best and most updated advice on learning from neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Do you spend too much time learning with disappointing results? Do you find it difficult to remember what you read? Do you put off studying because it's boring and you're easily distracted? This book is for you. Dr. Barbara Oakley and Olav Schewe have both struggled in the past with their learning. But they have found techniques to help them master any material. Building on insights from neuroscience and cognitive psychology, they give you a crash course to improve your ability to learn, no matter what the subject is. Through their decades of writing, teaching, and research on learning, the authors have developed deep connections with experts from a vast array of disciplines. And it's all honed with feedback from thousands of students who have themselves gone through the trenches of learning. Successful learners gradually add tools and techniques to their mental toolbox, and they think critically about their learning to determine when and how to best use their mental tools. That allows these learners to make the best use of their brains, whether those brains seem "naturally" geared toward learning or not. This book will teach you how you can do the same.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Phenomenal book! What I truly love about it is that it goes straight to the point, it explains the key concepts in a very simple way and then provides examples. All the content in the book is research-backed, so you can rest assured of the validity of the tips. I love the Key Takeaways sections at the end of each chapter, they provide a detailed and concise summary of the topics and tips discussed. I'll be incorporating these in my learning."; "A short and simple read with good tips. Would definitely be useful for High School students--the last chapter and checklist is a good summarization of the book."; "No new ideas for me but a well written, condensed presentation that hit everything I'm aware as important and put it in pretty actionable form with checklists at the end."