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Fortunately, Daniel Willingham, a psychologist at the University of Virginia, helps fill that gap with his charming and practical new book, “Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning Is Hard and How You ...

we break down the real reasons behind your forgetful habits and what’s happening inside your brain. More importantly, you’ll learn simple tricks to keep track of your stuff and stop the daily ...

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