The ability to focus is like a muscle - it grows stronger wi... - Barbara Oakley

"The ability to focus is like a muscle - it grows stronger with deliberate training."

Barbara Oakley Strength

Psychologist Engineer American Born 1955 (age 71)

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"Your brain can accomplish far more than you think if you give it the chance."

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

"Strength comes from within."

"A woman should be proud of who she is."

"A strong woman can overcome anything."

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