IconoclastGregory Berns

Iconoclast

by Gregory Berns · first published 2010

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  • theprodigy · Feb 8, 2011 · Recommends

    If you are intersted in reading more about the neuroscience behind innovative thinker read Iconoclast. It is a fun read. http://www.amazon.com/Iconoclast-Neuroscientist-Reveals-Thin...

    on “How Great Entrepreneurs Think” ↗
  • ozataman · Jan 19, 2012 · Recommends

    To further explore this topic, I would recommend reading the book Iconoclast[1]. It identifies "a lack of fear and mental laziness" as some of the key qualities rare extraordinary individuals possess. Having a child's mind and looking at things fresh was another way of putting…

    on “A Word to the Resourceful” ↗
  • F_J_H · Mar 5, 2011 · Recommends

    …often to I "frame shift" or think in terms of "systems". Not for everyone I agree, but a good reminder for me. If you are looking for something on the topic that is a lot more "scientific", check out "Iconoclast: A Neuroscientist Reveals How to Think Differently" by Gregory Berns Ph.D. It's really quite good, and I found the appendix on how different drugs effect the brain to be interesting (where he basically…

    on “The Five Habits of Great Innovators ” ↗

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