Ray Bradbury had the conviction to write at least 1000 words every day since the age of 12 years old. In the midst of a 30-day writing challenge, I thought it might be appropriate to think deeper about some of his advice on the topic. In "Zen in the...
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For as long as I can remember, I have been afraid of heights. I used to freak out on balconies and freeze up at the top of tall buildings. Over the course of many summers as a kid, I learned how to conquer that fear with the help of...
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I love to cook. More than that, I love the high pressure, fast-paced, and perfectionist world of high-end restaurants. In order to bring order into an otherwise chaotic world, chefs often employ a mindset known as “Mise en Place”. This French phrase means “set in place“ and refers to...
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Have you ever had a feeling that you cant put words to? If you grew up with a different language, you might've had the right words to describe it. The language we speak has a massive impact on our cultures and on our patterns of thought. We often cannot deeply...
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I grew up playing a lot of video games. Some might say too much, but I think it has had a really positive effect on me. I have also spent a pretty substantial amount of time arguing against people who think that all evil somehow stems from video games....
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In a few months time, I will be moving somewhere not yet determined. I am very excited, and also very apprehensive. Living alone in an entirely new place can feel daunting, and the foreignness of your new home can be both exciting and terrifying. It can be especially terrifying for...
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Failures, setbacks, and rejections are extremely common in everyday life, and are really important for learning how to do anything properly.
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Over the course of the next month, I will be working on a project to display my skills to potential businesses. Through the completion of the project, I hope to showcase many of my existing skills, and to learn some new ones. Specifically, I want to use the portfolio project...
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My thoughts about the "Approaching Your Career" content from this week in the Praxis Boot Camp, recorded in a video.
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My experience as an employee at Camp Awosting for boys. I truly loved my time working there, where I met many great people and learned some valuable lessons.
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