Filed under: Time Management
The title is of course misleading. I know better than to stubbornly try to continue the unsustainable. Yet I was never eager to go easy on myself, especially when it comes to something that I care about. So how should one try to continue the seemingly unsustainable?
The key is to prioritize. Manage your time and other resources wisely. Always remember to save some energy for the most important tasks on your list. For me, this would be mathematics. Then, take care of other tasks and chores. Also, try to avoid overwhelming yourself. Sometimes it is worthwhile to push yourself beyond your limits; yet always giving your all will only end up in a burnout.
Friday, October 17, 2008
I am not accustomed to the level of physical exertion during this period leading to my first triathlon. I feel busy all the time. What’s worst, I am occupied by various chores that shatter me like the pieces of a cluster bomb. Too bad my first tri is coming up in a week’s time. There is not quitting until my first tri season ends.
On the upside, all the bike parts that I put up for sale on EBay are sold at good prices. More things to do for tomorrow. I am surely working for every penny that I’ve earned.
Friday, May 30, 2008
I have done it again. While searching for information on repairing the wheel on my bike, I was led to the Starter Mechanics Toolkit made by Park Tool. Like how all things go, I ended up wanting a set. As I was not able to confide in my own judgment, I searched for reviews on the product. The next thing I know, I begin to look after a “good deal” on the Advanced Mechanics Toolkit by Park Tool.
To cut the story short, I was able to find a great deal at TreeFortBikes.com. Trying to save the shipping cost, I looked to see if I can pick up the item in store. To my great surprise, the store is in fact only 11miles away in Ypsilanti!
Knowing that I would be able to save money is quite an exciting and uplifting experience. I ended up calling the Ann Arbor Transit Authority to check if there is a bus to the store. No luck this time. I then thought about asking someone to take me there. But that’s not in my nature to do that. So after spending all that time and energy, I decided to have it shipped. To further dampen my spirit (although it did not really do that), I have to pay tax.
Did I save any money? It is not so important. What made the whole experience worthwhile is that I am learning to live like a human-being. I am developing my social skills. I am learning to take the initiative to call the store before heading there; I am comparison-shopping; I am negotiating. It is not a waste of time. It is a important part of life.
What really made my day, though, is the acceptance to attend the Workshop on Generalizing the Theta Correspondence at AIM. May it fuel my passion for mathematics. I am back.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Such curious creatures. Strength and prowess like no other.
What can I achieve through my own abilities? Is the seemingly impossible possible through our dedication? Are the goals that are supposedly within reach possible?
It is good to monitor your progress but I am no longer going to let all these questioning slow me down anymore. There is too much life to live and math to do. Time waits for no one, and I will grab hold on to it. Nothing is stopping me other than myself.
