More on this book
Community
Kindle Notes & Highlights
This reward is as important as the work itself.
There is a deep connection between technical, scientific, and artistic creativity.
Next time you find yourself becoming frustrated at something or someone, try taking a mental step back and observing your reaction. Anger and frustration can occasionally have their place in motivating us to succeed, but they can also shut down key areas of the brain that we need in order to learn. Rising frustration is usually a good time-out signal for you, signaling that you need to shift to diffuse mode.
“There are a lot of failure-to-success types out there with similar stories. If you’ve failed in the past, you may not realize how important that it can be in fueling your success.
Take pride in who you are, especially in the qualities that make you “different,” and use them as a secret talisman for success. Use your natural contrariness to defy the always-present prejudices from others about what you can do.
Reshaping your brain is under your control. The key is patient persistence—working knowledgeably with your brain’s strengths and weaknesses.
