This page provides some personal development books (and some talks) that I find useful.

• • A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (by Prof. Barbara Oakley)

My reading notes: After reading this book, you will learn things better. Many useful and practical learning techniques and when and how to use them. Also stressed the techniques that don’t work (which we often use in school.)

• • Fish in a tree ( by Lynda Mullaly Hunt)

My reading notes: Teachers and students will get benefits when read this book.

• The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music (by Victor L. Wooten, recipient of five Grammy Awards)

My reading notes:

This is not just about music lesson — it is about almost everything. It is very inspiring — makes me connect to and rethink about my research and writing skills, as well as learning/teaching strategies and methods. Wooten conveyed the lessons he learned about music and life by the novel he wrote. Thanks, Victor.

• Stop Saying You’re Fine: Discover a More Powerful You (by Mel Robbins)

Two of her YouTube videos can be found here and here. See here for her blog for some free inspiration. Her new book: 5 Second Rule.

• The surprising secret to speaking with confidence | Caroline Goyder | TEDxBrixton