Change often involves loss, so change can be a risky experience. — John Medina Change Copy Share Image
“attention Brain Rule #6 We don’t pay attention to boring things.” — John Medina Attention Copy Share Image
To put it bluntly, research shows that we can’t multitask. We are biologically incapable of processing attention-rich inputs simultaneously. — John Medina Attention Copy Share Image
Not even identical twins can have the exact same experiences, and their brains are not wired the same way. — John Medina Brain Copy Share Image
“The more parents talk to their children, even in the earliest moments of life, the better their kids’ linguistic abilities become” — John Medina Children Copy Share Image
“Most of its functions involve what some researchers call the “four Fs”: fighting, feeding, fleeing, and … reproductive behavior.” — John Medina Science Copy Share Image
“Verbalizing has a soothing effect on the nervous systems of children. (Adults, too.)” — John Medina Child Copy Share Image
“souls should, by definition, also teach about “the metaphysical dimensions” — John Medina Metaphysical Copy Share Image
Brain scientists and education scientists don't get together very often, and we end up living in our own little silos. — John Medina Brain Copy Share Image
Every brain is wired differently from every other brain, and learns in ways unique to that wiring. — John Medina Brain Copy Share Image
Here's why this matters: Studies show that a person who is interrupted takes 50 percent longer to accomplish a task. Not only… — John Medina Accomplish Copy Share Image
“Because we don’t fully understand how our brains work, we do dumb things. We try to talk on our cell phones and… — John Medina Cell phone Copy Share Image
You don't have a work brain and a home brain. You have a single brain, one you carry with you wherever you… — John Medina Brain Copy Share Image
Having a first child is like swallowing an intoxicating drink made of equal parts joy and terror, chased with a bucketful of… — John Medina Children Copy Share Image
The distance between a gene and a behavior is of greatest interest to me. The relative contributions of nature and nurture, of… — John Medina Behavior Copy Share Image
“The more handles one creates at the moment of learning, the more likely the information is to be assessed at a later… — John Medina Education Copy Share Image
Human learning is a very aggressive style in its native state. I am not sure why, though it is a very useful… — John Medina Aggressive Copy Share Image
If managers knew how deeply their behaviors could affect brain function - whether they are piling up too much work on someone… — John Medina Behavior Copy Share Image
“More research has since confirmed and extended these simple findings. In addition to satisfying relationships, other behaviors that predict happiness include: • a… — John Medina Attitude of gratitude Copy Share Image
If you wanted to create an education environment that was directly opposed to what the brain was good at doing, you probably… — John Medina Brain Copy Share Image
There are estimates that we daily walked for 10 - 20 kilometers for hundreds of thousands of years. The world's best problem… — John Medina Activity Copy Share Image
The problem in today’s economy is that people are typically starting a family at the very time they are also supposed to… — John Medina Benefits Copy Share Image
Most brain scientists have not taught 4th grade, and don't know very much about the classroom, even though they might study learning… — John Medina Amount Copy Share Image
“What to say instead: “You really worked hard” What should Ethan’s parents have done? Research reveals a simple solution. Rather than praising… — John Medina Growth mindset Copy Share Image
The brain processes meaning before detail. Providing the gist, the core concept, first was like giving a thirsty person a tall glass… — John Medina Brain Copy Share Image
One of the greatest predictors of academic success that exist is the emotional stability of the home. So if parents are interested… — John Medina Academic Copy Share Image
“Ethan’s parents constantly told him how brainy he was. “You’re so smart! You can do anything, Ethan. We are so proud of… — John Medina Academic achievement Copy Share Image
“Many families actively discourage the expression of tough emotions like fear and anger. Happiness and tranquility, meanwhile, make it to the top… — John Medina Child Copy Share Image
“Emotionally arousing events tend to be better remembered than neutral events. While” — John Medina Emotionally Copy Share Image
“Try creating an interruption-free zone during the day—turn off your e-mail, phone, IM program, or BlackBerry—and see whether you get more done.” — John Medina Interruption Copy Share Image
The more senses recruited at the moment of learning, the more likely you are to recall it later. — John Medina Learning Copy Share Image
“Every time I lectured to a group of parents-to-be about baby brain development,” — John Medina Brain development Copy Share Image
To improve short-term memory significantly, reduce the stress in your life. And choose your parents wisely. — John Medina Child Copy Share Image
“One of the greatest predictors of successful aging, they found, is the presence or absence of a sedentary lifestyle. Put” — John Medina Aging Copy Share Image
Don't start with the details. Start with the key ideas, and in a hierarchical fashion, form the details around these larger notions. — John Medina Details Copy Share Image
You've got seconds to grab your audience's attention and only minutes to keep it. — John Medina Attention Copy Share Image
