Little Swimmers

August 17, 2008

I witnessed two memorable athletic performances yesterday – both of them of the aquatic variety. The first was Michael Phelps‘ shattering any and all Olympic achievements when the US relay team helped him win his 8th gold of the 2008 Olympic Games. Millions of people stayed up late to witness this bit of history and [...]

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The Price is Right

August 15, 2008

This week was not one of my best. I could pretend that wasn’t the case, but what’s the use? I guess it was just one of those weeks. I was distracted and tired and frustrated all week. The more I looked at my “To Do” list, the more I felt like renaming it my “Screw [...]

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Got Skills?

August 6, 2008

Great post over at Lifehack.org about the 10 skills needed for success. Worth at least a quick review, and then, perhaps, some deep thinking and self assessment.
Can you identify your strengths and weaknesses? Can you find ways to build the skills you need? Can you share your strengths with someone else to help them achieve?
Of [...]

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Meet and Greet

August 3, 2008

This week, I’m in Dallas, TX at the August Capella University Colloquium. This is my final residency for my Psychology PhD program, and collquium is a great time to get re-energized, learn some great new things, and exchange ideas with new people.
For me, that’s where the problem can often set in.
I’m not a naturally social [...]

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Amster-damned

August 3, 2008

Have you ever had one of those days? A day where nothing seemed to go right? I hate those. Last weekend, I found myself in Amsterdam. So far so good, right? While it’s true that two of Amsterdam’s biggest draws – hookers and hash – are completely wasted on me, it’s still regarded as a [...]

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Feeling the Heat

July 18, 2008

International travel has a lot to offer. Delicious foods, historic sites, new people and experiences. Jet lag aside, what’s not to love? I’ve been fortunate to travel pretty extensively in my day. Throughout my journeys in Europe and Asia, I’ve really only missed one thing: a decent shower.
I don’t know what it is. Every time [...]

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Show Me the Way

June 27, 2008

How can a brand new map start out perfectly and crisply folded, but after 5 minutes with me, come to resemble an origami bowling ball? I’m embarrassed to admit that I have a love/hate relationship with maps. I’ve always found maps fascinating. As a kid, I used to pore through the Rand McNally World Atlas. [...]

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