57 Quotes by Barbara Oakley

It's easy to feel distasted for something you're not good at.But the better you get at something the more you find you enjoy it

It's easy to feel distaste for something you're not good at, but the better you get at something, the more you'll find you enjoy it

Internalizing problem-solving techniques enhances the neural activity that allows you to more easily hear the whispers of your growing intuition. When you know—really know—how to solve a problem just by looking at it, you’ve created a commanding chunk that sweeps like a song through your mind.

What we value so much, the altruistic “good” side of human nature, can also have a dark side. Altruism can be the back door to hell.

Complex training environments such as action video game play may actually foster brain plasticity and learning.

The Law of Serendipity: Lady Luck favors the one who tries.

Process, Not Product If you find yourself avoiding certain tasks because they make you uncomfortable, there is a great way to reframe things: Learn to focus on process, not product.

There is a deep connection between technical, scientific, and artistic creativity.

Psychopaths know intellectually what is immoral they just don’t have a feeling of immorality about it.