Suggestives are always better than Directives

Directness can be drastic and sometimes undesirable. Intensity is best when directed inwards. - Vishnu Pendyala
PS: Don't look for the noun "suggestive" in the dictionary, because it is my own invention :).

Mental Flexibility

Selfless, engrossing activities, not driven by results, like reading and understanding a technical paper, meditation, contemplating on the divine are some of the ways to retain the mental flexibility that we are born with. - Vishnu Pendyala