The Laws of Brainjo Quotes

“But, as someone who's spent his professional life caring for those with brain disease, when it comes to counteracting the forces of aging, or fortifying yourself against degenerative brain disease, you can't do any better than learning to play a musical instrument. If you really want to grow your brain, put down the crossword puzzle, or the Lumosity app, and pick up an instrument”
― Josh Turknett, The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding a Musical Mind

“But, as someone who's spent his professional life caring for those with brain disease, when it comes to counteracting the forces of aging, or fortifying yourself against degenerative brain disease, you can't do any better than learning to play a musical instrument.”
― Josh Turknett, The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding a Musical Mind

“Brainjo Law #6: There is no failure, only feedback.”
― Josh Turknett, The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding a Musical Mind

“They instinctively know that, in order to grow, they have to fail. The faster the better. Falling to the ice isn’t interpreted as a personal failing, but as priceless feedback.”
― Josh Turknett, The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding a Musical Mind

“The adult is afraid to make a mistake. The adult’s top priority is not to fail. The child seeks them out. The child’s top priority is to learn. If we broaden our perspective, these differences aren’t all that surprising.”
― Josh Turknett, The Laws of Brainjo: The Art & Science of Molding a Musical Mind