It’s the time spent between thought and action that determines the action you take. And it’s the time spent working on your thoughts that calms the mind.
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I failed my qualifying exam
My exam was scheduled for twelve noon. I remember first stopping by my girlfriend’s apartment before then going to my windowless basement lab to run through the presentation one last time. I was unshaven and dressed like a typical PhD student: dirty sneakers, blue jeans and a wrinkled t-shirt. Ultimately, the effort I had put … Continue reading I failed my qualifying exam
Knowledge is not power
But instead the potential for power.
Life rewards persistence
You cannot always know how near or far your reward lies, but if pursued with good intentions, sound strategy and disciplined practice, it will come. Persist. Life will reward you.
Sometimes circumstance makes the decision for you
To turn down an incredible opportunity. To miss something important. To change your perspective...