Productivity and Motivation
The Hardest Personal Goal I’ve Ever Set (Growth)
What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself? Introduction: The Unseen Power of Impossible Goals We all have goals, right? Some are as simple as clearing our inbox. But let me tell you, the hardest personal goals are not about the sheer difficulty itself, they are about the profound metamorphosis they ignite within … Read more
My New View of Success
What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? Introduction: The Crack in the Foundation For the longest time, my understanding of success was a simple, brutal arithmetic. It was a number, a percentile, a position on a list. My world was a meticulously maintained scoreboard where every exam was a public verdict … Read more
Time’s Up? How Those Last-Minute Panics Can Actually Make You Unstoppable
Tell us about a time when you felt out of place. Introduction: That Heart-Pounding, Clock-Ticking Feeling Your heart hammers in your chest. Your eyes dart to the clock. The seconds are slipping away like sand through your fingers, and a single, terrifying thought echoes in your mind: “I’m not going to make it.” Sound familiar? Whether … Read more
Your Life Without a Computer: What Does It Look Like?
Your life without a computer: what does it look like? Introduction: The Unthinkable Detachment Have you ever tried to picture a day entirely untouched by the glow of a screen? In our modern world, computers are the invisible engines of our lives—they are our classrooms, our offices, our social hubs, and our primary source of … Read more
The Small Stuff Matters: What Details in Your Life Are You Overlooking?
What details of your life could you pay more attention to? Introduction Life as a student can feel like a race. We often have our eyes locked on the big finish lines: the final exam, the big project, or the end-of-term grades. It’s easy to think that success is all about these major moments. But … Read more
The 60-Second Habit That Will Transform Your College Life
What’s your #1 priority tomorrow? Introduction You know the feeling. It’s 11:57 PM. You’re exhausted, but your mind is racing. You scroll through your phone one last time, dreading the alarm that’s only a few hours away. Tomorrow’s to-do list is a chaotic jumble in your head: that 10-page paper for Poli Sci, the pre-lab … Read more
Work for the soul
List three jobs you’d consider pursuing if money didn’t matter. Introduction Conventional career advice for students often prioritizes financial security above all else. We are frequently urged to pursue “stable,” “money making,” or “practical” paths. While financial responsibility is undeniable, it is equally valuable to consider a more hopeful question: What would you choose to … Read more