Favourite Thing In The World Is When The Pages Of A Book Go All Soft And Yellowy And The Edges Are Slightly

favourite thing in the world is when the pages of a book go all soft and yellowy and the edges are slightly fuzzy and rounded. these books couldn’t give you a papercut if you tried they’ve been loved too much. they love you too much

“Think of two people, living together day after day, year after year, in this small space, standing elbow to elbow cooking at the same small stove, squeezing past each other on the narrow stairs, shaving in front of the same small bathroom mirror, constantly jogging, jostling, bumping against each other’s bodies by mistake or on purpose, sensually, aggressively, awkwardly, impatiently, in rage or in love – think what deep though invisible tracks they must leave, everywhere, behind them.”

— A Single Man, Christopher Isherwood (b. 26 August 1904)

I'm here to tell you something. I know that 2024 will be your year. I know. You will come out of your shell, you'll make friends, you'll put yourself out there, you'll go and ask for what you want, you will not shut up, your voice will be heard. All of this is great! I only want to tell you one thing.

BE STRATEGIC.

You need to know WHEN to speak and WHO needs to know. Don't share your business with everyone, specific people need to know specific things about you. About your financial goals should know only your mentor, investor, banker or broker, then you keep your mouth shut.

You ask yourself: "Can this person help me achieve my goal?" If not, they don't need to know about it.

You might say this is coming from a woman who can't keep her mouth shut but let me tell you something, not one single soul knew I got into University for one year. Why? Because people will hinder your progress, they might be jealous or they will share it with everyone (that's the worst part, everybody knowing your business), because things might not work out as you planned and you'll make a fool of yourself publicly. They only need to see the end result, the ones who really matter, your people, they are with you in the process, nobody else needs to know. Your fitness journey should only be known by you and your trainer. Your relationship goals should be private.

People might see that you're working towards something but they will never know what exactly is it that you are doing. Be smart. Be strategic. Learn to discern who needs to know about it. Happy new year! 🖤

STUDY TECHNIQUES FOR YOU ✧ ⋆ . ˚

I. PARKINSON'S LAW

— Parkinson's Law states that work expands to fill the time available for it's completion. In a study context, this principle suggests that setting deadlines and time constraints can help you stay focused and complete tasks efficiently.

II. FEYNMAN TECHNIQUE

— Named after physicist Richard Feyman, this technique involves simplyfying and explaining complex topics as if you were teaching them to someone else. This process helps you identify gaps in your understanding and reinforces your knowledge.

III. BLURTING

— Blurting, or active recall, is a studying techinque where you try to remember key concepts or facts without looking at your notes or textbooks. This helps strengthen your memory and retrieval skills.

IV. ENERGY CYCLES

— Energy cycles refer to understanding your own energy levels and working in alignment with your natural rhytms. Some people are more productive in the morning, while others excel in the evening. By scheduling tasks accordingly, you can optimize your productivity and focus.

V. SECOND BRAIN

— The concept of a "second brain" often refers to using external tools like note-taking apps or digital resources to store and organize information. This frees up your mental capacity and enhaces your ability recall and apply knowledge.

VI. SPACED REPETITION

— Spaced repatition is a learning method that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals over time. It's designed to help you remember and retain information more effectively by revising it just before you're likely to forget it.

i looooove the feynman technique soo much! it makes learning fun :)

with love, t