“You can be anything you want to be” — we hear and read this a lot: in the media, in the (Hollywood) movies, in “successful” people’s biographies. This phrase has become a motivational mantra for success. I did not grow up with “you can be anything you want to be” kind of way of thinking. … Continue reading You Can Be ANYTHING YOU WANT
Month: July 2016
On Honorary Degree
People with PhDs shouldn't be too upset with those who get doctorates without enduring years of doctoral student' life-with-no-life. Honorary degrees are meant to be encouraging -- which means people who are awarded the degrees are encouraged to do more -- meaning they're not doing enough, yet. For example, Kermit the Frog received a Doctorate … Continue reading On Honorary Degree
[US Election] Random quotes
The Obamas had the best speeches of #DNC. Michelle scores better than Barack, though. She gave the best speech not only at #DNC but also at #RNC Listening to fear-mongering speeches at #RNC, it sounds like these people are living in the imaginative world full of flesh-eating zombies. How many #Trumpence supporters does it take … Continue reading [US Election] Random quotes