When Does Ageing Really Start?

 When Does Ageing Really Start?

The obvious answer? The day we’re born. Or the first time we spot a grey hair, a shiny bald spot, or a saggy chin. For some, ageing begins when diabetes knocks on the door, or when blood pressure starts “pressurising” us. For others, it’s the moment we’re hunting for our glasses—only to find them in the pocket we already checked twice. The list goes on.

We often tie ageing to old age or health problems. But here’s the indigestible truth: ageing starts the moment we stop learning—and stop being curious.

Why learning? Because continuous learning is the secret to living the old saying: “Miles to go before I sleep.” Those who truly believe—and live—by those words never stop growing. They surrender ego and pride, replacing them with humility.

When we stay curious, the child inside us stays awake. That child is hungry to create, discover, and experiment. Imagine this: a child’s energy and drive, but with your adult face—surrounded by paintbrushes, toys, magnifying lenses—racing from pillar to post just to celebrate what you’ve made. You can re-live your childhood… simply by using your mind.

Yes, the mind matters. It has the power to make you feel young. So go ahead—start learning. Be curious about AI, synthetic intelligence, humanoids, robots, cobots, and beyond. You’ll step into a new world, where there’s always more to learn and more to grow.

 M.L. Narendra Kumar