February 2012
28 posts
“One of the best pieces of advice I ever got, back when I was 23 and newly out of...”
– MG Siegler, quoting John Lilly
Source: john.jubjubs.net
(via paulisakson)
How the Mac Will Die →
Busy
This week, I am:
taking a physics midterm on 2/14
doing my first job interview (!!) for Teach For America on 2/17
retaking MCAT class on 2/15 and 2/16
leading discussions for Trojan Health Volunteers on 2/15 and 2/16
Busy week ahead! I actually completed all the physics practice midterms over the weekend, so now I’m just pointlessly drilling problems I already know how to do. Go me! I...
Make a Good Impression in 30 Seconds →
Capture your audience’s attention
Convey a clear message
Focus on differentiation
Jeremy Lin: Even Kobe bows to his star power →
Why Jeremy Lin Is Important →
jessmental:
how you know you’ve made it big: Huffington Post covers you.
..Nobody, probably not even Lin himself, would have predicted that a bench warmer would take the reigns of the team located in the world’s biggest media market and re-energize the entire franchise.
In the wake of Jeremy Lin’s rise in popularity, the first person that the media wants to compare him to is, naturally, the...
Totoro Costume →
So cute!
17 Tips On Becoming A Charismatic Leader →
I should keep some of these things in mind for the TFA interview next week (so nervous)!
Make Science Fun
fakescience:
Medicare vs. Medicaid
Just a quick note for future reference in case I forget later.
Medicare is a federally-governed program that addresses the high medical costs that older citizens face. It is an entitlement program; if you paid for it through Social Security taxes, then you are automatically entitled to it when you turn 65.
Medicaid is a state-governed program (called Medi-Cal in California) for low-income,...
