Work
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Wasting time
“It’s such a shame to waste time. We always think we have so much of it.” Pauline “Posey” Benetto, For One More Day How do we waste time? Wasting time begins with a lack of goals. Without direction on what we should accomplish before the day ends, we find ourselves in aimless activities without a Read more
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Stepping back
These days, I’ve been watching documentaries about various topics, such as geopolitics, economics, healthcare, education, energy, and the environment. Some of them were aired a decade ago or even more. And what interests me is how current events make more sense the farther you step back in time. Indeed, the signals of change indicate what Read more
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What teamwork helped us achieve
A year ago, I was tasked to supervise a small team of volunteers and ensure that we produce radio episodes weekly. The managerial aspect seems straightforward, such as making a system the volunteers can easily follow and ensuring that we stick to that system. Building a system was the first step, but I can attribute Read more
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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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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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