Barbara Oakley, PhD is a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Her work focuses on the complex relationship between neuroscience and social behavior. She created and teaches Coursera – UC San Diego’s “Learning How to Learn,” one of the world’s most popular massive open online course with over three million registered students, along with other popular “Top MOOCs of All Time.” Barb is also a New York Times best-selling author.
Tyler and Barb’s discussion centered around investing in yourself through learning, why it’s important for real estate investors to know more about neuroscience and cognitive psychology and more.
Highlights include:
- The great potential of online learning
- Why you should rely on several sources for information
- The importance of seeking out contrary opinions
- Advantages and disadvantages of being on the autistic spectrum
- Understanding working memory versus long-term memory
- Tips for developing your intuition from a learning perspective
- The importance of preparing for black swan events as a real estate investor
- Cultivating a mindset of being comfortable being uncomfortable
- The importance of being conscious of how you define yourself
Connect with Barbara:
Website: http://barbaraoakley.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaraoakley
The following books and resources were mentioned in the show:
Principles by Ray Dalio
I Do Recall App
Listen to Barbara’s first episode on Elevate: E159 Barbara Oakley - Learning How to Learn Effectively
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