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Sep/15/2008
Old Notes

Every now and then when tidying my room, I find interesting notes on the back of envelopes, ramblings on post-its etc. Reviewing an old graph or phrase usually makes me recall some idea I have forgotten, or at least make my mind wander back to a departed track.

I have argued lots of times about why the principles that explain the evolution of species also applies to the development of the brain (and of the market, but I will not use this latter point in this article). Today I will keep my reasoning short, but the main point very clear: Write down your thoughts, and review them occasionally.

Your mind changes all the time and your brain is constantly evolving. This is a very good thing, and so good in fact, that I would claim that getting older is a good thing. You may biologically have depreciated a bit last year, even your brain may have done so too, but your mind has all the capabilities to grow almost to the end.

The most obvious ways to develop mentally are challenges such as riddles, quizzes, cross words, games, etc. An ever going education should not be neglected either, as books and tv/radio documentaries will be worthy use of time. Add interaction, such as debates with persons from all parts of the spectrum (and all kinds of spectra) and listening to whoever you encounter (learn to find his or her special interest and even the most introvert can talk for hours). And if I can come with one social advice, it must be that for a relationship to last, you must like the person somewhat (i.e. on some areas) more than yourself. A desire to develop toward their minds should make sure you co-evolve rather than grow apart as time goes by. The last tip is simply where the article started. Learn from your old self. Although you grow to a better person, chances are you will forget something on the road. Write a diary.

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