To be honest, I don't think I've read a book, let a alone a homework assigned book that actually grabbed my attention. I've ALWAYS been the one that is jealous of those who have the time to read novels just for fun. Now, I
do read, but nowadays, it's reading that is assigned for a class. I've bought many books that I've been interested in, but finding the time to actually sit down during my free time is scarce... I guess maybe because I choose to sit on the couch, relax, and catch up on my DVR'ed shows during my free time... After reading Chapter 1 of Daniel Pink's,
A Whole New Mind, I left myself wanting to know more! (Now I haven't felt this way about a homework assignment for a really long time!!) I think it's fascinating to read about the new technology that allows us to view the human brain. I've always considered myself a little more right-brained because of that creative, empathetic, and simultaneous side that I demonstrate, but I can also see the sequential side of the left in me. Now, reflecting on Part 1 of the book, I can see where both sides are tied together, especially with things that I do. Although I write right-handed and throw right-handed, I bat (in softball) left-handed, do kartwheels left-handed, and many other things left-handed. I now don't know if I was actually trained to do things "lefty" or if it just came more natural that way (when I first started playing softball, I was pretty fast, so they trained me to hit left-handed, but I could also hit "righty", but it felt more natural on the left side). Anyways, after reading Part 1, I found myself really interested to read more about the quote on the front of the book "why right-brainers will rule the future". I can't wait to read more!
First of all, I LOVE to read, one of my favorite things, but I haven't had the time to really enjoy a book in a while which makes me very sad. I barely have time to catch up on my dvr (which also makes me sad) but when I do I am usually doing homework that is so dull that it doesn't keep my attention.You are right though, this book is very interesting. I think Daniel Pink is a wonderful person to listen to as well as read. He has great ideas.
ReplyDeleteP.S. forgot to say that I like the bottom picture!
ReplyDeleteIts funny because I've always thought of myself as a more right-brain type of person, but in reading this I may actually be a more left brained.
ReplyDeleteMarissa, I think I'm in the same boat as you! I think I'm more left-brained but I definitely have a lot of the right-brain learning styles and skills as well. I also love to read, I always make time to read for pleasure, no matter what because I think it's an excellent way to wind down and just focus on things other than work and schoolwork. I think that Pink's book was as easy to read as a "read for pleasure" book and definitely didn't feel like a homework assignment. I finished way earlier than I thought I would!
ReplyDeleteOnly in a class like this could I learn such an interesting fact that you cartwheel left-handed! I love it:)
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