Mindshift Break Through Obstacles to Learning and Discover Your Hidden Potential (PDF) (Print)

In an age when we are constantly being asked to retrain and reinvent ourselves, to adapt to new technologies and changing industries, this book assuages our fears and inspires us with a sense of possibility. Our passions and talents may actually surprise us. In Mindshift, Barbara Oakley tells the stories of people who have overcome learning "handicaps" of all kindsÑsuch as Imposter's Syndrome and advancing ageÑand shows how we can turn perceived weaknesses into strengths. For example, people may feel like they're at a disadvantage if they pursue a new field later in life; yet those who change careers can be fertile cross-pollinatorsÑthey bring valuable insights from one discipline to another. The power of simple persistence in building talent is also often underestimated.