Building neural pathways is like building muscle—it requires... - Barbara Oakley

"Building neural pathways is like building muscle—it requires consistent effort over time."

Barbara Oakley Perseverance

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."

"Perseverance is the key to success."

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

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."