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Time: Better Perspective?/ Greater Distortion?

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BRAINTENANCE borrows from the TAKING COMMAND! Blog ... Dear Braintenanciers [which is how they should be spelling and pronouncing it en Francais ]: It appears that we have opposing views regarding the effects of the passage of time during the course of one's life. On the one hand, many believe that the passage of time gives one a clearer perspective ; on the other, many believe that the passage of time creates distortions. What do you think? The answer, I believe, is a combination of both . Neither view is false, but neither view is complete of itself. Regarding the first view, with the passage of time comes the acquisition of experience and knowledge, and a broader data base upon which to construct comparisons, qualitatively and quantitatively. As this base increases with time, our ability to measure, to understand, to see against a greater backdrop of different and similar experiences heightens. This is a gift of perspective. A person who has lived only five years has a much ...

IQ: What Is Your "Practical Intelligence Quotient"?

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This delightful Braintenance offering is brought to you through the good offices (I haven't actually visited them, so I'm merely being polite) of Dr. Daniel Benor . Every project manager , management consultant , engineer, CEO, COO , attorney, physician, leader and entrepreneur should take this test . The paradox here is that very intelligent individuals have a natural tendency to be impatient, and to "jump the gun" to arrive at answers . In this particular test, the performance advantage is on the side of the more studious and methodical among us. Fact : The most obvious things tend to elude even the most clever minds. The best aspect of this test is not what it measures -- it is that in taking the test, itself, you will receive a valuable lesson in how your mind works. Think of the educational efficiency of this device: You actually learn by the act of taking a test . Elegant, eh? It presents a wonderful opportunity to test your Practical Intelligence Quotient in ...