Category Archives: Personal Development

0049 – “I didn’t do well because I didn’t study”

Posted on May 23, 2013 by visa

This is something I’ve said to many people over the years, in many situations. I say it to myself all the time and it’s a part of my identity. It’s part of the narrative I tell people. I was a … Continue reading →

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post a’s

Posted on November 1, 2012 by visa

i feel like i might be interested in going to uni once I get my shit in order i want to spend 2-3 years devoted intensely to fitness, to reading, to music, to writing, to blogging, to doing standup, to … Continue reading →

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Contemplating the Universe

Posted on September 22, 2012 by visa

One of the most amazing things that the human mind is able to do is to contemplate the Universe. Now, few of us are really able to visualize it accurately. (Maybe concepts of accuracy just break down when we’re talking about … Continue reading →

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Pushing The Button

Posted on September 21, 2012 by visa

Here’s a hypothetical question- well there are two ways of reaching what I want to communicate- one question is, if you could make the following decision, would you? Dramatically shorten your life-span to ensure that you will make a lasting … Continue reading →

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Why is the death penalty carried out so secretively?

Posted on September 7, 2012 by visa

Some compelling words by Albert Camus in his eloquent ‘Reflections on the Guillotine’. The original essay is much longer, and worth its every word. Here are some abridged paragraphs, courtesy of cavalierio.blogspot.sg: “The survival of such a primitive rite [the … Continue reading →

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The Impossible List

Posted on July 29, 2012 by visa

Inspired by Joel and Steve. What’s on this list? Stuff you want to do with your life. Stuff you want to do, but have told yourself is “impossible” Stuff you want to do, but someone else told you was impossible. 1 … Continue reading →

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What would you do if you could do anything you wanted?

Posted on June 24, 2012 by visa

It’s 2:16 am and I can’t sleep. I should have been asleep at least 2 hours ago- I need to wake up early tomorrow, to study for my A Levels. But I can’t- because my mind is being a little … Continue reading →

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