A free nation cannot be led by distracted minds
MALAYSIA is free. That part is history. But personal freedom is a different matter. If a notification can break your concentration, a comment can ruin your day, anger can make your decisions, and entertainment can keep you from doing what you already...
Malaysia proclaims its freedom on Merdeka Day, but true liberty extends beyond the nation. A distracted mind can break personal resolve, ruin a day with a single comment, and hinder decisions made under anger. The Prime Minister spoke about "jiwa merdeka," a free spirit, yet the mind must be trained. Cognitive control, involving executive functions like working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility, is essential.
Without it, high performance is unattainable. Health and performance issues plague many Malaysians, with a significant portion overweight, having hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and sleeping inadequately. These conditions manifest inside homes, offices, and boardrooms. The government must address cognitive fitness from school to the workplace, encompassing attention control, emotional regulation, critical thinking, sleep, recovery, and physical training.
Young Malaysians must witness the demonstration of concentration and discipline by adults. While granting access to advanced technology like AI, we must teach them to question, verify, and think independently. Cognitive training is not about repetitive exercises or meal plans; it's about developing the individual who makes decisions after the session ends.
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