Graduation is usually an exciting time in someone’s life. It’s like you’ve completed a huge milestone and you’re ready for the next phase of life. But are you? As I was archiving some of my notes on the iPhone (it’s that time of the year), I stumbled upon a commencement speech during one of my friend’s graduation in Monash this year. And yes, I was just there as a guest but I took notes because …
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Boredom: “No one deserves to live like that”?
Some food for thoughts on the topic of boredom: It turns out that bliss – a second-by-second joy + gratitude at the gift of being alive, conscious – lies on the other side of crushing, crushing boredom. – The Pale King by David Foster Wallace via TheAge article Boredom. Is it a bad thing or a good thing? Do we need less of it or more of it? Are we missing out on the little joy and …
Which one would you choose: greatness or mediocrity?
Back in August, I went to my first TEDxMelbourne event as a photographer and also a volunteer who loves the TED brand. What do I love about it? Well, I’m still learning about that as I go, but the notion of having “ideas worth spreading” is just so simple and yet so powerful. The “Future Leadership” event was geared toward anyone who wants to make a difference in their community, in their area of expertise, …