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Where I'm at

So I've been changing for some time. Things that are different now:

1) I have stopped doing all illegal drugs, including alcohol and DXM (Cough Syrup). I still use drugs like caffeine, however.

2) I am attempting to improve myself by learning things and having an objective and understanding view of the world.

3) I am also attempting to learn new skills that will be useful (music theory, programming, etc.)

4) I am trying to improve my working memory and possibly cognition by doing dual n-back training. Here's a link: http://brainworkshop.sourceforge.net/

5) I'm attempting to act politely and nicely in social situations... this helps me have some credibility and interesting conversations with people that I'm looking for.

6) I'm trying to reduce time spent on the internet doing not-so worthwhile things.

7) I've accepted school, because I'm actually interested in what I have to learn there.

8) I'm using an application called Mnemosyne to learn things. Here's a link: http://www.mnemosyne-proj.org/

So there you go. I'm trying to change my life for the better and become a better person. I may still post here occasionally. I wish you all the best.

Regards,
Zagix

P. S.
An interesting website/blog is http://www.gwern.net/
The person who owns this website is very interested in improving his cognitive skills and is a programmer.
10-22-2012 07:57 AM
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Where I'm at - zagix - 10-22-2012 07:57 AM
RE: Where I'm at - Sociopath - 10-23-2012, 09:10 AM
RE: Where I'm at - Miller0700 - 10-23-2012, 09:26 AM
Where I'm at - SaintVicious - 10-23-2012, 12:41 PM
RE: Where I'm at - Thought Criminal - 10-24-2012, 12:32 AM
Where I'm at - Ky - 10-24-2012, 06:13 AM

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