Advice For Young Researchers

http://www.andrewoswald.com/docs/Young-faculty-researchers-PhDs-talk-Oswaldapril2013.pdf “If everyone likes your work, you can be certain that you haven’t done anything important.” “Conflict and pain go with the territory.” “The main difference between world-class researchers and sound researchers is not intellect; it is energy, single-mindedness, more energy, and the ability to withstand what will sometimes feel like never-ending disappointment,  tiredness and psychological pain. Tenacity […]

Entheos: Necessities for Comfort & Happiness

“But Joseph Hume was not a man to enjoy the fruits of his industry in idleness. Work and occupation had become necessary for his comfort and happiness.” ~ Samuel Smiles from Self-Help I just love this: “Work and occupation had become necessary for his comfort and happiness.” For some wacky reason we seem to have this idea that […]

11/23 Art: Tree Carving of China

One tree, four years of work and an indescribable amount of talent: that’s what it took to create this incredible masterpiece. A famous Chinese wood carver chopped down a single tree and tirelessly worked on it for over four years to make this piece. Your jaw will hit the floor when you see what he created. Check […]

11/24 Destination: Melissani Cave, Kefalonia Island, Greece