I spend a lot of time thinking and reflecting. On this column, I write about some of my hot takes and general experiences as a student.
The Zeigarnik Effect: Improving Productivity
“One more chapter!” I would tell myself. I know I have to finish my APUSH (AP US History) notes – as much as I don’t want to. To my defense, is it really my fault that the author keeps on…
What is the Purpose of College?
From the title of this post, this is what I will be pondering today. I guess I was somewhat inspired to ponder this after reading Excellent Sheep by Alan Dershowitz (a title I’ll be referencing a bit…). I feel that…
Consistency is Greater than Perfection. Always.
This has definitely been the biggest, and probably the most important, lesson learned from my junior year of high school. It applies to almost anything, from completing schoolwork to my blog, as well; I’ll use both these contexts to elaborate…
What Does It Mean to be Intelligent?
Intelligence is viewed as a positive trait, a compliment. It’s something that we strive for, and as a high school student, this goal most applies to academics. I sat pondering this idea after not doing so well on an AP…
My Thoughts on Perfection: Pivotal Moments
My least favorite word in the English language is “perfect.” It’s extremely vague, and I’m not quite sure what it describes
