Mind ability = Improvable = 1. Knowledge level * 2. Thinking speed * 3. Synthesis ability — Cloud Streaks

For Krishnamurti, mind and mechanical thought are worlds apart. And when he talks about exercising the brain, he’s not referring to crossword puzzles or sudoku. He’s pointing to a human mind with an immense, even infinite capacity — one that remains unknown as long as it’s bogged down by knowledge, specialization, and material concerns.

physical/motor skills, mental/cognitive skills, professional techniques, and personal interests.

deep, not shallow or superficial well organized, around a core of central principles automatic, streamlined into mental programs that require little conscious effort flexible and transferable to new situations self-aware (an expert can think well about his or her own thinking)

Einstein, A. (1973) Ideas and Opinions. London: Souvenir Press.

Carol Dweck’s concept of fixed versus growth mind-sets. At any given Mensa meeting of extremely high-IQ individuals you will find professors, surgeons, researchers, engineers, cops, firefighters, cooks, cabdrivers,