The gap between desired performance and current capability is a necessary trigger for neuroplasticity and cognitive improvement.

“the big revelation for me when learning about neuroplasticity, and it was such an obvious one once I heard it, uh, was that if you can perform a mental or physical task, there's no reason for your brain to change. You clearly already have the circuit. So it's the gap between desired performance and ”

Older adults can maintain cognitive function by seeking out new experiences and challenging their established routines.

“it's when I start to violate these routines, take a different way to work or, you know, try something different at a restaurant, I can almost feel like, wow, that was a different experience today. I did something else.”