When you struggle to learn something, it's often a sign you'... - Barbara Oakley

"When you struggle to learn something, it's often a sign you're actually making progress."

Barbara Oakley Perseverance

Psychologist Engineer American Born 1955 (age 71)

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

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"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

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