As a big political year approaches here in the US, it is interesting to see how the world has changed with social media. I am a Millennial who remembered the days before everyone had a cell phone or even access to the internet. Because of this, I can appreciate that many of my elders are…
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Day 10: Stagnation
The same room. The same computer. The same scenery. The same topics. The same equipment. The same goals. The same hours. The same results. The same people. We eventually tire of sameness. You’re the only one with the power to change it… if you want to.
Day 9: Fiction
Reading fiction novels was a major activity in my early teenage years. One series in particular, Young Jedi Knights, took up much of my time. As you could guess, it is about the newest Jedi to be trained under Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars universe. Since then, much of my inner world and attitudes have been…
Day 8: When it’s amazing
“The Zone”. Usually in the context of sports, I often hear this term referring to the state of flow that an athlete gains while at peak performance. She or he focuses, concentrates, and thinks without being overly conscious of the actions. I think being in The Zone is really the strength of human beings. Besides…
Day 7: When it’s annoying
These brief posts are optional in my life. But the point is that I choose to do them even when it’s inconvenient, when it’s silly, when it’s annoying. Knowing this task is purely optional and may not directly translate into success in other areas of my life is fine, however it is the commitment which…
Day 6: Social Energy
Today I gearing up for 3 social parties over the course of the day. Knowing this is a tad stressful as I lean more towards the introverted side of the spectrum. However, this does not mean that I do not love socializing in the moment. I am not a shy person, however, I do know…
Day 5: Individual Path
If I do not want the status quo, I must not do what is “normal”. I’ve heard many quotes similar to this and I think they are pretty accurate. Although I respect it immensely and really have a soft spot for academia, I do not want to be an academic professor in the long run….
Day 4: The Habit
Writing a daily blog post is my attempt at reinforcing a habit through repetition. In order for me to be my most productive self, I must set goals and take tiny steps towards them whenever I have the chance. My experience in the biology laboratory also confirms this; My biggest results were rarely from a…
Day 3: Enjoying the Empty Space
I remember having the original Game Boy by the age of 7 or 8. I received my first Walkman when I was about 10 or 11 years old. From that point on, I always had the ability to fill my downtime with music. In other words: I was never bored (unless I was out of batteries)….
Day 2: Gratitude
I am among one of the most privileged people to ever walk on the face of the earth. Odds are, you are too. Many of us live lives only kings used to dream of: cold beverage on-demand, a diverse menu of food available at any given moment, all of the information in the world at our…