September 10, 2016

My problem is: When I'm in the middle of a case, and I finish maybe a third of it. I stop because I'm happy I accomplished a significant part of the case. However there's a lot left over.

Discussion:
During the actual CFE, you'll only be given a certain amount of time to complete a case. There likely won't be time to take a break, it's expected that you work continuously. You are allowed to bring snacks that don't distract other students. But I personally, HATE studying with food in my teeth.

Conclusion:

I'm just going to aim to study continuously. And if I get hungry, I'll overlook it. I generally eat healthy. I'm in fairly great shape. My body functions well. So there isn't any harm in fasting while I study. LOL Clearly, I get hungry while I study..


Note: I think my stomach feels sick... But again, I need to look past my petty problems and go full throttle towards the big picture. ttyl blog peeps! I'm doing it for the future and the world.


GAHHH! I was about to hand in the wrong case LOL :( NOOOOO such a newb mistake. But yeah, I was about to do it. So instead of handing it in, I wrote an e-mail to CPA asking for an extension. I think since I was within the deadline for next week's case I should be fine... But dude!!!! And also I was looking at the solution so much! I mean I learned a bit, but I wasn't very happy with my performance...

I've been trying to push myself to go beyond by doing next week's stuff this week. But in the process, I ruined this week's stuff due. -_-... I think the lesson I learnt is: You gotta respect the order they give assignments to you.... First finish whatever they asked for. THEN, do the next thing they asked for you... Don't try and multi-task. It's not a good look. 

Now, I'm going to go eat oatmeal and watch anime. I'll take a nap and then after I'm done I'll wake up and try to finish as much as I possibly can on the week 6 day 3 case. Don't sweat the small stuff, just motivation to win and WORK!


Check out these good quotes from one of my fav. shows (Kenichi):

"'What do you think is the most important thing about fighting?'

Strength? Techniques?

No. It's COURAGE. Without courage, you won't be able to stay calm and find your opponent's openings! Without courage, your strength will be held back! Without courage, your technique will never work! If you have none, then you have to train yourself! Practice is the key to everything." The master goes on to say "shigure, push him to the edge" I definitely think there is value in pushing yourself to the edge otherwise you'll never know your limits. 

I find that when I'm doing a case, I'm not pushing myself enough... 

BUT, I believe if I practice pushing myself, I'll be able to handle a day 3 case. It's crazy. But I think I can do it. I personally find these cases a bit tricky because you really have to manage your time along with what you're willing to tackle.







Wow. What a great day so far!!!!!!!!!!! So it's now 4 PM. I stopped studying at 3 PM. I started studying at 10 AM... Last night, I finished a case, and then I ate: cooked tomatoes (since you can absorb lycopene better when you do that), I shredded some carrots on it, and then put it on top of my homemade hummus, and then i ate it with low fat, whole grain bread (I'm not talking the fluffy full of crap bread,  but the very simple whole grain hard bread that's smaller in size, more expensive) quite honestly, I think it's healthier. Then I prayed last night. Not the same way a religious person would. I have my own set of values. And In college, I used to pray to those values when I was in a really tough spot in terms of passing classes. I found that whenever I did this, the following day was just a lot easier!!! I would be able to study for like 9 hours a day consistently for a week or so... That's pretty much what I need right now... Although I think you have to be INSANELY fast when you write these cases. Especially on day 3, when you have to do 3-4 cases.

I'm going to aim to pass day 1 for sure, considering the fact that day 1 is dependent on capstone 1. I really really do not want to take capstone 1 today. It would be very confusing. As a backup plan, I will aim to assure a pass for day 1 and do my best on day 2 and 3. but I really want that pass for day 1...

So i just finished eating a really great breakfast/lunch: I had broccoli + hummus (I try to stick to crucerferous foods because they're anti cancer and good for the brain), then I had some fruits: grapefruit, banana, and... Nectarine (it was on the tip of my tongue). 

Now I'm going to floss and brush and then take a nap for however long my body wants... I think 2 hours would be sufficient. Alright talk to you later blog! Keeping that focus strong. Oh man, the new Berserk is such a cool show!!!!! Damn.