So you're looking to improve your learning skills, eh? Well, have I got the audiobook for you! A Mind for Numbers, written by the brilliant Barbara Oakley and narrated by the incomparable Grover Gardner, is the ultimate companion to COURSERA®'s renowned online course 'Learning How to Learn'. Trust me, this audiobook is the key to unlocking your potential, whether you're a student struggling with math and science or embarking on a career change that requires a whole new set of skills.
Now, let me tell you a little bit about our incredible author, Barbara Oakley. She's not your typical genius who effortlessly breezed through math and aced every science exam. Oh no, Barbara knows what it's like to struggle. In fact, she flunked her way through high school math and science courses, feeling like she could never wrap her head around those dreaded subjects. But she didn't let that stop her. After enlisting in the army, she realized just how severely her lack of mathematical and technical knowledge limited her options. Determined to rise above her limitations, Barbara embarked on a journey to re-tool her brain and conquer the very subjects that had haunted her for so long.
In A Mind for Numbers, Dr. Oakley shares with us the secrets to effective learning. And let me tell you, these are secrets that even the most dedicated and successful students wish they had known earlier. Prepare to have your mind blown, because math, my friend, requires not just analytical thinking, but also a healthy dose of creativity. You see, most people think there's only one way to solve a problem. But in reality, there are countless solutions waiting to be discovered. Take the Pythagorean Theorem, for example. There are over three hundred different known proofs of this mathematical gem. So, forget about studying a problem until your brain explodes. What you need to do is step away, relax, and let your creative juices flow.
But here's the exciting part: the strategies in this book aren't limited to math and science. No, no, my friend. They can be applied to any subject that makes you break out in a cold sweat. We all have the potential to excel in areas that initially seem foreign to us. And guess what? It doesn't have to be a painful journey. Learning can be fun, easy, and dare I say it, enjoyable.
So, if you're ready to unlock your inner genius, if you're ready to conquer the subjects that once seemed impossible, then do yourself a favor and listen to A Mind for Numbers. With its rating of 4.8 out of 5, and a total audiobook length of 7 hours and 4 minutes, you won't regret a single minute of it. Trust me, this audiobook is about to change your life. So what are you waiting for? Let the learning begin!
