This Year, Change Your Mind
Yesterday, I sent a letter confirming my intention to retire from UBC on 31st December, 2011. Today, I read an inspiring article by Oliver Sacks about the growing evidence about the opportunities for developing new capabilities throughout one’s life, even in the face of daunting disabilities and the onset of aging. Countering commonly held beliefs this is great inspiration for the coming years. Reminds me of the remarkable developments in understanding that were discussed last year in Charlie Rose’s round table discussion series about The Brain. I have been a slower learner, late developer all of my life. How exciting to think about what might still be ahead.