Post 30 years from now, I would have lived a major fraction of my life span. I would like to see myself in good health. I would like to travel and enjoy with my family and friends. Perhaps, I would regularly write on my blog.
Well, it's a good thing to ponder on and it's also a pressing issue. In most of the cases, I only remember those facts and incidents, which have affected me or appealed to me in a significant way. When I read a book, I can relate to particular parts based on my life experience, my culture and environment. Sometimes, longer retention of a book depends on how much the book is awe-inspiring and the age of the reader. I guess the pressing issue is to learn and retain relevant things for a longer period of time after reading a book