Re:Ask HN: Why is it harder to learn new things the older yo...
by gamechangr on Monday November 26, 2018 @07:15PM
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It isn't.
In my case, it's been much easier to learn the older i get. I have a vast amount of previous knowledge to draw from, better routines, motivation, and overall a stronger focus.
Maybe one size doesn't fit all?
Maybe it's easy to confuse priorities with capacity?
Maybe I wasn't as good at focusing as I could have been in my 20's, it would be hard to measure that.
In my case, it's been much easier to learn the older i get. I have a vast amount of previous knowledge to draw from, better routines, motivation, and overall a stronger focus.
Maybe one size doesn't fit all?
Maybe it's easy to confuse priorities with capacity?
Maybe I wasn't as good at focusing as I could have been in my 20's, it would be hard to measure that.