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The Brain Rules, illustrated

These tutorials are designed to reinforce the concepts in the book; as such, we recommend reading the corresponding chapter first. Then, click a rule below to explore the key points through illustrations, charts and video.

Chapter Summaries

Exercise

Exercise boosts brain power.

Survival

The human brain evolved, too.

Sleep

Sleep well, think well.

Stress

Stressed brains don’t learn the same way.

Wiring

Every brain is wired differently.

Attention

We don’t pay attention to boring things.

Memory

Repeat to remember.

Sensory Integration

Stimulate more of the senses.

Vision

Vision trumps all other senses.

Music

Study or listen to boost cognition.

Gender

Male and female brains are different.

Exploration

We are powerful and natural explorers.

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Brain Rules

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Brain Rules

By John Medina How to buy Most of us have no idea what’s really going on inside our heads. Yet brain scientists have uncovered details every business leader, parent, and teacher should know—like the need for physical activity to get your brain working its best. How do we learn? What exactly do sleep and stress […]

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