Think Smart Quotes

“Until the day we die our brain remains capable of change, according to the challenges that we set for it.”
― Richard Restak, Think Smart: a neuroscientist's prescription for improving your brain's performance

“Just as important as getting enough sleep is thinking about sleep in the right way. Stop thinking of sleep and naps as “downtime” or as a “waste of time.” Think of them as opportunities for memory consolidation and enhancing the brain circuits that help skill learning. Nor should you feel guilty about sleep. It’s just as crucial a part of successful brain work as the actual task itself.”
― Richard Restak, Think Smart: a neuroscientist's prescription for improving your brain's performance

“The initial period of memory consolidation occurs within the first six hours after learning. In practical terms, if you try to learn a second unrelated skill during that period, you will interfere with what you just learned during your initial effort. This is especially true in physical activities (motor programs, as neuroscientists refer to them).”
― Richard Restak, Think Smart: a neuroscientist's prescription for improving your brain's performance