Dedication: Screw the naysayers

There is a unique way of thinking that dedicated people have. In the same vein, there is an all too common way of thinking that undedicated people have. Here are some things I’ve heard over the past month on the topic of studying:

No one needs to study for a week for an exam.
I don’t want [...]

Getting yourself to commit

“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation) there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help [...]

The Beginnings of Personal Growth

For the longest time, I was always fascinated in how things work and the little intricacies of life’s puzzles. That fascination developed into a burning desire to learn and excel in my academic life. I’d read hundreds of books before I turned the age of 6. That continued into my adolescent [...]

The GOL! Club

As usual, my posting frequency has gone down. Once again, I am sorry for the delay. Hopefully an explanation of my doings will show why.
I have just started a club at Queen’s University called the GOL! Club (Goal-Oriented Living) and it is taking a surprisingly large amount of my time. In fact, it has its [...]

Finding and Keeping your Motivation

I have to start by apologizing for my long hiatus. Frankly, I have not been placing this site very high on my priorities list for many reasons: MCAT preparation, going to the gym, learning guitar, chillin’, etc. From now on, my posting will be much more frequent and regular as I am placing it [...]

Tips for Students from Steve Pavlina

A couple weeks ago I emailed Steve Pavlina about posting an article about tips for college students. I’d like to say he created one just because I emailed him, but he said that it was already on his “to write” list.
His 10 Tips for College Students post tackles general and specific techniques to improve your [...]

Taking back control

More and more, I’ve been noticing that people refuse to take responsibility for their actions. People aren’t willing to admit when a mistake is their fault. People don’t like the idea that we are the only ones in control of our future.
Someone might be performing poorly in school, so they might say:

“My parents didn’t push [...]

Setting Goals to Achieve More

“How can you expect to hit a target you can’t see?” – Zig Ziglar
When you work do you have a specific, definable goal that you are working for? If you don’t, how can you know if you are getting closer to reaching it? How much material will you have covered by a certain date?
You need [...]

Resolving to Improve Your Weakness

After a disappointing performance in one of my courses, I’ve decided to redouble my efforts in order to improve.
The course in question was Anatomy, and even after some drastic measures (maybe I’ll show you later), I know I could have done better.
After writing the practical midterm, I realized that I placed too much of my [...]