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Sep 2025
19m 53s

Ungifted: Redefining Intelligence in Edu...

Jim Kwik, Your Brain Coach, Founder www.KwikLearning.com
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What if intelligence isn’t a fixed score, but a story you get to keep rewriting?If you’ve ever felt underestimated, overlooked, or boxed in by labels, this episode will help you rise above them and unlock the brilliance within you.Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman was once placed in special education and told he didn’t belong in “gifted” programs. Yet today he’s one o ... Show More
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