“Who are you becoming?”
January 6, 2010Today was are second day of the new Winter Quarter—our 111th day at Stanford… The Vice Provost provided the numbers…and also the quote: “Who are you becoming?”
If you could recall the book written by a British author, the question, and some other facts, he gave you a free ipod on the spot. I still can’t remember after our mid year convocation. THe new year has started with a fresh pair of eyes and a desire to succeed. Control is present and so is that energy of unlimited possibilities. It is present again as it once was during New student orientation. I have several goals in mind–although I didn’t really make them for new years resolutions, why not just label them as so:
I have three big projects on the side–I suppose you can count these as my extracurriculars, for I’m not part of any legit team or organization on campus yet, besides the investing Blyth Fun Club (I’m seeing it as a way to simply expand my knowledge and practical uses). So back to those three big projects:
1) Start a Club on campus–I’m just beginning to get interested friends who want to become founders, but I’m already thinking of the title of “Jumpstart.”
2) Helping Cal Newport (www.calnewport.com) to host study hacks on campus –SHOC–helping fellow students, Cal, and myself to achieve the lifestyle that we desire.
3) Continuing to pursue my lucid dreaming interest through www.lucidipedia.com & opening new doors.
So far, I’m creating the life style that I desire; this is, however, only day two. I will make it. And I will succeed. A goal of mine is to become fluent in mandarin (speaking) (writing and reading can lack a little) by the end of this school year. I’m on my way.
#2 All in the world recognize the beautiful as beautiful
“…Therefore the sage produces without possessing,
Acts without expectations
And accomplishes without abiding in her accomplishments.
It is precisely because she does not abide in them
That they never leave her.”
Works Cited: Lao Tzu, Lao Te Ching. New York: Barnes & Noble Classics, 2005. Print
