Approx. Reading Time: 8 minutes I’ve come to accept that I am a “millennial.” Born on the cusp in 1984, I have done my best to separate my life experience with that of the mainstream concept of millennials. A generation raised by Hollywood; our parents came home from work to watch TV and passively parent their kids. Now, of course, …
Approx. Reading Time: 4 minutes Whether you realize it or not, robots and, more importantly, Artificial Intelligence (AI) already play a significant role in our everyday lives. What was once futuristic and “just around the corner” is now compactly held in your pocket. From smartphones to social media to spam filters, robots and artificial intelligence have become significant parts of …
Approx. Reading Time: 4 minutes In January, I made significant progress in my development journey, primarily relating to my focus on overcoming perfectionism and procrastinating. By focusing on deconstructing my perfectionist mentality, I increased my productivity significantly. Pure awareness of when I was falling into perfectionist traps allowed me to gently re-align my thoughts. Instead of wasting time each morning, …
Approx. Reading Time: 9 minutes A dictionary would define suffering as the state of undergoing pain, distress, hardship, damage, or loss. But, this definition does not truly capture the feeling of suffering. Suffering is not the physical pain felt in the present moment; to suffer is a state of the mind, a mental attachment to a particular experience or situation. …
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Approx. Reading Time: 2 minutes In the last five days since entry 1, creativity has been a significant factor in my day. Drawing and sketching consume much more of my day than I initially expected. My initial commitment required only 30 minutes per day, but I find myself not wanting to stop once I have started. Between working on new …
Approx. Reading Time: 3 minutes About a week ago, during research work for a side project, it hit me. Perfectionism is evil, and it is ruining my life. This monumental revelation, by itself, shifted my mental focus in a much more positive and active direction. A lot of the action, to be fair, is behind the scenes for now. But, I …
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