Roy and I have some interesting banter on the subject of 'memory loss' - is it real or is it a crutch?
Can't remember what I wanted to write about, but here's an interesting comment from - Senior Times: The aging brain has staying power - that tallies with my gut-feel view: "To many elderly people, the fear of dementia is stronger than the fear of death, itself." - Mark Williams, M.D., author of the "American Geriatrics Society's Complete Guide to Aging and Health".
To me this suggests that you may have nothing to fear but 'fear' itself. It reminds me of Zig Ziglar's definition of FEAR - False Evidence Appearing Real.
The article suggests: '..the degeneration of our brain is far from inevitable during our lifespan. There is no reason to expect it to dramatically change with advancing age, even though many of us are living longer and more productive lives.'
'The latest research shows mounting evidence that we can take greater control of our lives by making a genuine effort to keep our brains agile and fit. Activity seems to be the key.'
"Some people perform tasks effectively all their life," said Dr. Judith Saxton, a psychologist at the University of Michigan Medical Center, who analyzed data from a two-year study of 700 men and women from 65 to 92 years of age.'
I love Ellen Weber's blog on the brain in business:
Read Ellen Weber's great post on aging and the brain... - Her conclusion seems to corroborate mine, which is to just go with the flow and enjoy your life - your brain will look after you - just do it - even if others think you're a little 'crazy' - as long as it brings a smile to your face.
This was Ellen's conclusion: 'The key to living a magic age is to focus on learning something new daily… give…risk … laugh … love … play …think …and forgive. Focus on what you do well… or will learn to do… and you’ll create dendrite brain cell connectors to your brain … that bring magic to your business.'
Ellen also writes in Good News For Those Who Like Their Work and Want an Extension: 'A new study is... dispelling myths about the aging brain ... and offering hope for those who'd like to work longer. '
I love the concluding paragraphs of the Senior Times: The aging brain has staying power:
'If possible, take control of your life and reduce stress. The more you are in control of your own destiny, the better your brain will age over time.
'Socialize, stay involved and keep your mind active. Studies show that friendships and support groups prevent stress and isolation, build confidence and stimulate the mind. Activities like adult education and volunteer work enhance your social life and mental dexterity.
'It is important to understand that knowledge and vocabulary can grow as we age, even though our speed of retrieval slows a bit. We should never fall victim to societal myths that suggest that cognitive decline and dementia are part of the aging process and should be expected in old age.'
So, don't fear your age, thank God for the years of experience that you have gained that you can help apply to any business challenge put in front of you. That's what makes YOU valuable in business - being a wise elder!
Regards
Trevor Nel - 011 - 705-2790 - www.innercircleforum.com
trevor@innercircleforum.com
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