Problem solving and stories of personal growth, development, and travels with a stuffed monkey.
Mediocrity seems to have invaded your life. You need to set up a defense strategy, and then plan an offensive attack. The Mediocrity Over several years, I have built up some pretty good habits. I go to a few different gyms each week, run and cycle regularly, practice my guitar and languages, and read and … Continue reading Small Changes for Bigger Gains
It is difficult being stoic sometimes. I've trained myself to not worry about the things I cannot control. To a certain extent, I succeed. This last week put these feelings to the test. When I mentioned that there would be a John Hansen Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar to my wife on Saturday, and that Cody … Continue reading An Unexpected Promotion
On Thursday, December 12, I will be sitting down for a 5 hour Predictive Analytics Exam. This is an exam given by the Society of Actuaries which is one of the last few steps before one becomes an Associate in the Society of Actuaries (ASA). This morning, I wrote in my journal that it was … Continue reading Crunch Time
Around 14 years ago, I defended my doctoral dissertation and acquired my Ph.D. It was a monumental milestone in my life; something I had been working toward for 10 years. Those kind of achievements are pretty spectacular, and leave you feeling very proud. Surprisingly, the feeling is only temporary. Indeed, people other than myself forgot … Continue reading What’s Next?
What is so scary about leaving a job in search of another? A common theme I've written about often is removing yourself from your comfort zone and taking on some torment and torture now and then. Indeed, here are a few: Choose Your Suffering (09/26/2017)Stepping Away from Your Comfort Zone (05/22/2018)Less Comfort and More Suffering … Continue reading A Little Misery Goes a Long Way
