When I return to
According to Sunday’s New York Times, though, Dylan Loeb McClain adds hope to the aging brain as seen in chess competitions. McClain asks… “Can players get better after 30?”
Is he suggesting that 30 is old? Yikes!
It seems they can improve to championship levels -- although there’s a caveat - dedication. Do you agree?
Over 30 can improve their games but only with commitment. Ok…. Does that not sound like a recipe jolt for any new skills learned over 30? What is said of chess here gives us hope for growth in brain based business skills.
We now know for research that the mind need not lose it capability to sharpen skills as people age. The Times article put it this way…
“In 1993, Paul Van der Sterren, a Dutch grandmaster, who had never been among the world’s elite, qualified for the first and only time for the candidates matches for the world championship. He was 37.”
Of course, we also watched the
That said, it makes me wonder what new skills I’d still like to acquire before they tell me that my brain is over the hill. I’ve actually got a few in mind that will help me enjoy the good news chess brings us about growth ability in the human brain – when mixed with commitment. Look out Jimmy, I may still give you a run at the chess board when I arrive in June…. You?
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