Mindshift : break through obstacles to learning and discover your hidden potential

Oakley, Barbara A. 1955- (Author).

Summary: "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 ...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. 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."--

Record details

ISBN: 9781101982853 (Paper)
ISBN: 1101982853 (Paper)
Physical Description: print
v, 297 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Publisher: New York : Tarcherperigee c2017.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Transformed -- Learning isn't just studying -- Changing cultures : the data revolution -- Your "useless" past can be an advantage : slipping through back doors to a new career -- Rewriting the rules : nontraditional learning -- Singapore : a future-ready nation -- Leveling the educational playing field -- Avoiding career ruts and dead ends -- Derailed dreams lead to new dreams -- Turning a midlife crisis into a midlife opportunity -- The value of MOOCs and online learning -- MOOC-making : a view from the trenches -- Mindshift and more.