Kaoru's Diary

Discussion 3 : Steve Jobs' 2005 Standford Commencement Address Q : How did the talk affect you? A : Firstly, I was deeply inspired by this talk. It is important to follow your heart in every situation and moment in life. Initially I believed that a person should make decisions in life depending on the situations at hand. However, the talk by Steve Jobs makes me to believe that it is important to follow one's heart especially in making important decisions in life.      "You've got to find what you love", explores the most important things to guide both graduates and  individual's life. "Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life" Steve Job talks about discovering what you want in your life as a person, following your heart and doing what you love best.       In conclusion, this was truly a life-changing speech for me.  It makes me to believe in myself. If Steve Jobs' life depends on faith, I wonder I can also ...

Discussion 2 : Inside the mind of a master procrastinator Q1 : Do you procrastinate sometimes? A1 : I think so. Sometimes I think I'm a procrastinator. Procrastination sneaks up on us all and none of us are immune. Q2 : What are some of the things you procrastinate on? A2 : Heaps...exam preparation, write a paper, do homework or housework. Lots of things that you have to concentrate on. Q3 : What are some reasons for procrastination? A3 : People who have a lot on their plate that have a lots of things that they need to juggle. It means they have to be analytical and thinker by nature, and procrastination is a form of stress relief.  Q4 : What are some strategies you can use to combat your procrastination? A4 : Well, I think set meaningful goals and create an action plan to actually achieve them might be helpful. The first and most important part of the process of setting goals is to set goals that matter to you. That's a critical step. I'm foreseeing start with small things...