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“Enlisting the focused mode, which is often what you need to do to first get a problem into your brain, requires your full attention. Studies have shown that we have only so much mental energy—willpower—for this type of thinking.”

Quote by Barbara Oakley

Book:A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science

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Barbara Oakley is an American professor specializing in engineering and education. She is known for her research in engineering psychology and cognitive load, particularly in the fields of learning science and self-directed learning. Oakley's work has had a wide-reaching impact in both academia and the public. more

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