Brain Rules - John Medina
A decently refreshing book about the workings of a brain. It will definitely attract and fascinate the not so very well informed people about the topic of brain. Its a fun book for binge reading about the limits and extreme capacities of a normal human brain.
The book gives ample information about various aspects of brain very interestingly, giving real life examples and with engaging personal anecdotes. Often times we overestimate our power to control and manipulate our own brain capacities according to our needs. We take it for granted. And ofteb ignoring the basic brain rules by which our mind functions most effectively. Such as sleeping well, exercising, drinking enough water, meditation, proper diet and chemical wiring. And oftentimes we underestimate the capacities of our most important gift, by under utilising it.
Brain rules isn't a dense thick academic book about the subject. It is a lighter and less mainstream one and can be referred to for understanding the basic concepts. As it can be guessed from the title, it gives 12 rules or principles for thriving and surviving at work, school and home. It offers 12 basic conceptions and misconceptions about the brain which are important to clarify. It focuses on the most basic things such as: can it perform optimally without proper sleep. The answer is straight No! And needs to be clarified. Or does male and female brains work differently. Or how we can increase our retention levels and improve cognition. These questions should have proper and easy answers to be able reach to the general public without being inaccurate an inaccessible. The author does that here, giving simple answers to simple and apparently most important questions.
The book gives ample information about various aspects of brain very interestingly, giving real life examples and with engaging personal anecdotes. Often times we overestimate our power to control and manipulate our own brain capacities according to our needs. We take it for granted. And ofteb ignoring the basic brain rules by which our mind functions most effectively. Such as sleeping well, exercising, drinking enough water, meditation, proper diet and chemical wiring. And oftentimes we underestimate the capacities of our most important gift, by under utilising it.
Brain rules isn't a dense thick academic book about the subject. It is a lighter and less mainstream one and can be referred to for understanding the basic concepts. As it can be guessed from the title, it gives 12 rules or principles for thriving and surviving at work, school and home. It offers 12 basic conceptions and misconceptions about the brain which are important to clarify. It focuses on the most basic things such as: can it perform optimally without proper sleep. The answer is straight No! And needs to be clarified. Or does male and female brains work differently. Or how we can increase our retention levels and improve cognition. These questions should have proper and easy answers to be able reach to the general public without being inaccurate an inaccessible. The author does that here, giving simple answers to simple and apparently most important questions.
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