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the big sea does not care which way the little fishes swim

and other tenets to remember A hero is at his best each day, every day, all the time. Are you? Do you have the mental capacity to be a hero? Are you worthy?   Better to be slow and accurate … Continue reading

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It is all too easy to be entertained. On the contrary, real reflection, the uncovery of stratagem and connection-making occurs when the mind is allowed to wander/fret about things while you try to sleep. Perhaps it’s true what they say … Continue reading

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learning something new every day

these shouldn’t even be lessons to learn any more but lessons learnt at this stage, but   Rigour. Rigour and hard work is truly impressive and unstoppable. You cannot have too much rigour. Talk to people. They want you to. … Continue reading

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nus confessions

Once upon a time, the sin I despised the most was pride and the flaw I feared the most was complacency Today I realised just how complacent I’ve been for ages. If I get good grades, have fun dancing and … Continue reading

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your mind makes it real

today is the start of the rest of my life. instead of flurrying around, panicking, I will make a plan and stick to it, hell and high water be damned.  worrying is a rocking chair going nowhere. I will do … Continue reading

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tell me, what is your greatest weakness

Hello, Intrepid Interviewers and Employer Potentiates. You’ve Googled my name and found this blog – hello! There are 61,000 or so results, but it’s the right name, if not the right person. A little explanation in order — some time … Continue reading

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a stoic analysis

it’s now 12:30 am. I stayed home from school today due to the back end of a cold and a terrible migraine. I’ve had four days to do this, and instead have read about five papers out of an expected … Continue reading

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couldn’t get to sleep over the sound of my deafening mediocrity.   duke-nus seems an insurmountable thing. oh, well.   I might be superb at making excuses.   NotW: “Do you want to really learn things, or just get by?” … Continue reading

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mustn’t run away, mustn’t run away, mustn’t run away

basically I’m afraid of meeting my FYProfessor because I haven’t done a lot of what he’s asked me to. Is it laziness? no. Is it inefficiency? somewhat. there are only so many things I can do in a week, and … Continue reading

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the difference between bravery and dedication

I mustn’t run away, I mustn’t run away, I mustn’t run away…

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