I really enjoyed this book a few years ago and I had a meditative state when I ran. By meditative I mean realizing what I was thinking, at a distance, while still thinking. People often ask how runners don't get bored when running for hours. Well, because our mind is super busy and it's only … Continue reading What do I think when I run? →

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 →