Neuroplasticity Principles

1. Use it or lose it

When you repeat an action every day, you will be strengthening your neural connection to that specific action and have easier access to that brain region.
Cons: Do something every day or lose it, as lack of access leads to atrophy.

2. Use it and improve it

The use of neural connections actually strengthens the circuit by:

• Synaptogenesis: Creation of new synapses
• Angiogenesis: Rewiring of existing pathways
• Neurogenesis: Creation of new neurons

3. Specificity

Actions should be specific to the situation

4. Repetition

More is better.

5. Intensity matters

The repetitions should be of how quality, stressful, and intense

6. Time matters

It's always time, so now is always the right time.

7. Silence matters

Actions + skills should be meaningful and rewarding

8. Age matters

Optimal recovery and rest

9. Transference

Neuroplasticity traits can be transferred to new skills and actions through existing circuits

10. Competition

Small challenges and healthy competition could be good drivers for better performance. Always integrated with repetition.