Until Monday 8am, I was still feeling I am missing things, not recalling easy facts, not ready. 6 hrs later of focused prep time (3.5 hrs in the morning, 1 hr lunch break, 2.5 hrs in the afternoon), and 1 hr call with someone who was at the job, I finally feel I am prepared, … Continue reading Mentally prepared →

This post made me think of what are my energy killers and boosters Killers: multi-tasking, I feel my mind is shuttered and unfocused. I don't even like switching tasks as there's always transaction cost. noise and untidiness. When I need to focus, I like to be in a peaceful/calm place that doesn't have random things. … Continue reading Energy killers and boosters →

Full rest day, mentally and somewhat physically, worked like a charm. After my home-massage, I slept very well, went to bed 7:30 and woke up 4:30pm. The plan was to rest and do whatever I could take my mind off so that was what I did. After my morning run at the gym, terrible air … Continue reading What I consumed in a rest day →

I went to dentist for follow up and so far things are okay and no need for a re-do of root canal. Yet, I have an ulcer in my tongue that hurts even without eating. Sigh... I think the stress is finally getting to me. Hang in there, few more days/weeks. I enjoyed this simple … Continue reading 5 on Friday →

One of the chapter makes the point that we shouldn’t aim to present ourselves as perfect. In fact, showing our messy side creates trust as we would only do that with our close family and friends. I fully agree! My thinking goes one more step. Not only by we showing our messy side connects us … Continue reading Showing our messy self →