I thought this was going to be about how the brain functions, as in how new neuron connections are created and then reinforced. Although the author talks about

I thought this was going to be about how the brain functions, as in how new neuron connections are created and then reinforced. Although the author talks about his approach to using guided and unguided/independent learning it it could be reduced to 1.) use guided learning to establish the initial connections in the brain and 2.) do things independently as a way of recall which strengthens the connections and causes new ones to form. A third option would be to teach others; nothing like having to explain something to someone to trigger the recall of material and exercise those neuron connections.