The brain is like a muscle - it grows stronger with use, but... - Barbara Oakley

"The brain is like a muscle - it grows stronger with use, but it also needs rest to consolidate learning."

Barbara Oakley Education

Psychologist Engineer American Born 1955 (age 71)

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"Learning to learn is life's most important skill."

"Education opens doors."

"Education opens doors to endless possibilities."

"I ain't got the education you got, bub."

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