Effort

I visited the CalTech campus yesterday, and I had an epiphany: I've only been working half as hard as I need to be. Maybe not even that much.

Keeping in mind that I've only visited one 'real' college/university ever (Community colleges don't count), that being Cal Tech, I really think I want to go to this school. I'm determined to be prepared when the time comes, which means a LOT of work in the next year or so. Basically, I must go from somewhat-knowledgeable to brilliant (as far as my knowledge of mathematics/physics) in just over a year. Possible? I'm about to find out.

My goal is to cut from my daily life a number of distractors. There was an online game that took a lot of my time. Gone. Same with a few other various activities.

Of course, I must still have a bit of social life or risk going insane, but I have no study partner, and I must go from basically skilled to master very quickly.

I covered my walls in large sheets of white butcher paper. Soon, according to plan, my walls will be filled with math/physics/chemistry formulas and notes. I want to bathe in science daily.

My head is spinning at the implications, but my heart is beating faster in the excitement of discovery. I am going to have to work harder than I've ever worked in my life, because while all of this is going on, I refuse to 'drop my pack' at work. I want to be the best leader I can, and look out for my juniors.

In addition, and actually most important, I want to spend more time in prayer and devotion to God. I want to grow and learn. I want to be engulfed in His presence each day.

If you're reading this, please pray for me regarding these goals. Thanks :)

- Jack