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Unlearning The One-Size-Fits-All Brain: There’s More Than One Way to Be Smart.

Author
The Unlearners
Published
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://sites.libsyn.com/473760/unlearning-the-one-size-fits-all-brain-theres-more-than-one-way-to-be-smart

In this episode, Zanele challenges the narrow definitions of intelligence many of us grew up with, where being "smart" was often reduced to high marks in math or language.

She says it’s about unlearning the belief that intelligence is singular or fixed, and embracing the full, diverse spectrum of how brilliance can show up.

This conversation unpacks:

How traditional schooling often labels students in limiting ways, How those labels follow us into adulthood, What it looks like to reclaim and redefine your own unique kind of smartness.

 Whether you’re a teacher, parent, leader, or lifelong learner, this episode will challenge how you think about thinking. Press play and join us on the journey to learn, change, and grow. Get more updates, insights and latest news from Zanele's weekly newsletter, sign up at: https://theunlearners.kartra.com/page/KCN1329. Take stock of where you are Take the Quiz: 'What's Your Career Phase?': https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerquiz or Start your ‘Career Review Checklist’ Course: https://learn.zanelenjapha.com/careerreview

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