razvanlm | 7 years ago | on: Ask HN: What are your “brain hacks” that help you manage everyday situations?
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razvanlm | 8 years ago | on: Ask HN: Any recommended books on developing mental models?
A Mind for Numbers.
https://www.amazon.ca/Mind-Numbers-Science-Flunked-Algebra/d...
This was a companion book for a very popular MOOC called "Learning How to Learn".
This gives you insights and practical advice on learning and it works for any subject, not just math & science.
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Given a question, our brains will automatically start searching for an answer. But if you don't have a specific question in mind to a problem then it will be harder to dig for solutions.
Trivial example: Looking for a place to eat You can spend a lot of time randomly thinking about foods you like or you can start asking yourself questions...how hungry am I? what type of cuisine do I feel like having...how far am I willing to go...etc