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How to return to learning after decades away from formal education

I've been out of school for 20 years and want to go back, but I'm terrified my brain doesn't work the same way anymore and I'll embarrass myself.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Your fear of cognitive decline intersects with ageism and perfectionism to create a barrier that feels both rational and insurmountable.

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