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Beyond ticking off a checkbox
It’s easy to be caught up in your to-do lists and drown in the unending workload. But having a goal gives you a reason to continue despite the sacrifices and the tiring days. Getting things done to achieve a goal is way more rewarding than getting things done for the sake of ticking off a… Read more
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Coffee shop discussions about energy resources
One afternoon, a friend asked me what I do for work. I responded, “I work as an energy researcher,” and elaborated on my research interest for the year. Usually, the conversation dies there because who would want to hear about research, right? Of course, unless you are a researcher. But this fellow was seemingly interested in the… Read more
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Late-night musings #7
Things pass by quickly when you’re having fun. You can have fun while working or with people you resonate with. I sure was in the zone earlier while talking with friends about engaging ideas, like doing your best at work. Read more
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Hello iOS! 👋
I may be decades too late, but as someone who just entered this well-trodden space of the iOS ecosystem, I finally had the experience of what it’s like to use a minimalist but powerful device. I never said goodbye to my Android phone. In fact, I’m using both the Android and iPhone for separate reasons.… Read more
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A narrow background
Been thinking about being in a career rut and how to get out of it. Any ideas? One of the remedies would be to learn something new. Being a student keeps you humble and allows you to grow out of your previous accolades and chart a new course, a new beginning. And beginnings bring life and productivity… Read more
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Used to the old way of doing things
The body and mind resist new things automatically. You can even feel your mind protest about turning away from the old way of doing things, which is familiar and comfortable. In most cases, stepping into the new and unfamiliar gives you unease. Starting something new makes you feel uncomfortable. And we don’t like to feel… Read more
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Meeting new people in class
There’s always this fear of rejection that nags at you if you don’t intend to socialize, keeping you from interacting with the people in the same room you’re in unless there’s an ice breaker moderated by the person all of you are connected with(the instructor). This shared relationship allows the invisible walls to slowly go down,… Read more
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