The fact that I'm nowhere near being a brilliant guy gives me some thoughts about myself. Some partial bits of Asian values that I've retained through all these years of being "Whitewashed" by the surrounding environment tell me that being overconfident about oneself makes the person blind.
I know how people should feel confident about themselves so that whenever they try to express their opinions or persuade someone, they will sound more convincing. I feel being a college student is like getting a training for becoming one of those profoundly-looking people. To provide you with an example, think about cases of writing papers and giving presentations. The number one goal for us is to make a valid and coherent argument backed up by good evidences to convince profs. and GSIs about our understanding on whatever issues we're bullshiting about. Good. I think this is a great skill to have, and believe that it'll be very helpful in various situations in the future.
But regardless of the fact that I'm becoming better and better about presenting my ideas in a more sensible way, I'm inclined to think that I should remain modest and from time to time, reflect on myself from an objective standpoint.
There are so many talented, passionate and smart people out there in every corner of this world. Be openminded and learn from them. Don't be content about yourself and be more eager to know what's out in the horizon.
...Some quick thoughts from the Music library.
I know how people should feel confident about themselves so that whenever they try to express their opinions or persuade someone, they will sound more convincing. I feel being a college student is like getting a training for becoming one of those profoundly-looking people. To provide you with an example, think about cases of writing papers and giving presentations. The number one goal for us is to make a valid and coherent argument backed up by good evidences to convince profs. and GSIs about our understanding on whatever issues we're bullshiting about. Good. I think this is a great skill to have, and believe that it'll be very helpful in various situations in the future.
But regardless of the fact that I'm becoming better and better about presenting my ideas in a more sensible way, I'm inclined to think that I should remain modest and from time to time, reflect on myself from an objective standpoint.
There are so many talented, passionate and smart people out there in every corner of this world. Be openminded and learn from them. Don't be content about yourself and be more eager to know what's out in the horizon.
...Some quick thoughts from the Music library.