[mpva]

Thanks for this +1

To also add,, I have been told meditation can help and I would also like to start that.

I find that I lack focus, memory and interest. My curiosity and desire to learn has been replaced with "CBA" for want of a better phrase.

I want to be better, smarter and able to understand situations better.

[ddingus]

It has helped me in the past, particularly with focus.

Of all that I said, being present, as in seriously lucid, is the biggest bang for the buck in all this work as you transition through age. Lucidity is much duller, not as potent of a state when one has a noisy mind.

It can bring you those young eyes and help you internalize wisdom.

Those fast, smart people will see that and value it. Hell, I did and have had wise mentors over the years too.

I cannot overstate the value in all of that. Nailing hard tasks beats quick convo over coffee almost everytime.

There is a big difference between being able to trade in smart things and wise people who can focus well and drill down to vital insights, and or see the golden ones amidst a pile of brassy, attractive things.

That's all I got really. Good luck!

[mpva]

What do you mean by: Nailing hard tasks beats quick convo over coffee almost everytime. ?

[ddingus]

Sorry I'm late to see this.

It's a reference to focus. Sometimes those quick coffee conversations are part of the focus and make a lot of sense and are big help. Sometimes a fresh mind can really do wonders.

They also can be a major league distraction, and or a source of anti Focus. I wasn't really clear on that and should have been. Hopefully this helps.