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"Great post.  I think it's definitely hard to translate an experience that looks, and often starts as an adventure into something that looks to have evolved into an actual lifestyle for family and friends." - Alex Berger

"This is absolutely fantastic and beautifully done!" - Alex Berger

"I think there is definitely something to changing your backdrop. When dancing I quickly learned that if I learned a move exclusively facing one wall of the room, then even something as simple as facing the opposite direction was enough to completely confuse the move. I'd created visual spatial connections to the space I was in. I also agree on the Generalist focus. It has actually been something I've aspired towards. While not conducive, as you've noted, to the best grades it definitely fits more with my personal goals, interests, and desired place in the world. The contrast always fascinated me while doing my undergrad in the Honors College, where most of the kids were fantastic specialists with some form of photographic memory or another. They're incredibly talented in their space, but tend to suffer from over specialization which limits their ability to flexibly apply that extensive knowledge. On the flip side, without that specialization, I don't think a lot of the most complex..." - Alex Berger

"I think there is definitely something to changing your backdrop. When dancing I quickly learned that if I learned a move exclusively facing one wall of the room, then even something as simple as facing the opposite direction was enough to completely confuse the move. I'd created visual spatial connections to the space I was in. I also agree on the Generalist focus. It has actually been something I've aspired towards. While not conducive, as you've noted, to the best grades it definitely fits more with my personal goals, interests, and desired place in the world. The contrast always fascinated me while doing my undergrad in the Honors College, where most of the kids were fantastic specialists with some form of photographic memory or another. They're incredibly talented in their space, but tend to suffer from over specialization which limits their ability to flexibly apply that extensive knowledge. On the flip side, without that specialization, I don't think a lot of the most complex..." - Alex Berger

"I think there is definitely something to changing your backdrop. When dancing I quickly learned that if I learned a move exclusively facing one wall of the room, then even something as simple as facing the opposite direction was enough to completely confuse the move. I'd created visual spatial connections to the space I was in. I also agree on the Generalist focus. It has actually been something I've aspired towards. While not conducive, as you've noted, to the best grades it definitely fits more with my personal goals, interests, and desired place in the world. The contrast always fascinated me while doing my undergrad in the Honors College, where most of the kids were fantastic specialists with some form of photographic memory or another. They're incredibly talented in their space, but tend to suffer from over specialization which limits their ability to flexibly apply that extensive knowledge. On the flip side, without that specialization, I don't think a lot of the most complex..." - Alex Berger

"This book fascinates me and is on my shortlist of next-reads. Given my recent return to academia, I find myself once again thrown into an environment where recalling names, dates, and specific associated theories all in unison is important. At the same time, I've spent the last 5 years training my brain to do the opposite through the heavy use of social media, and an ADHD eque skimming approach to articles across a wealth of genres. In the first weeks of my Cognition course I approached my professor with the question - What sources are available on how to re-program my brain and the way I'm storing information to bring it back in tune with a more specific, rote memorization approach? Unfortunately, he didn't have a good answer for me. What I find now is that while I have a wealth of fantastic information and general understanding, it's in effect a giant reference library and I'm perpetually fuzzy on the specifics until I re-access that particular splinter of information and re-review..." - Alex Berger

"This book fascinates me and is on my shortlist of next-reads. Given my recent return to academia, I find myself once again thrown into an environment where recalling names, dates, and specific associated theories all in unison is important. At the same time, I've spent the last 5 years training my brain to do the opposite through the heavy use of social media, and an ADHD eque skimming approach to articles across a wealth of genres. In the first weeks of my Cognition course I approached my professor with the question - What sources are available on how to re-program my brain and the way I'm storing information to bring it back in tune with a more specific, rote memorization approach? Unfortunately, he didn't have a good answer for me. What I find now is that while I have a wealth of fantastic information and general understanding, it's in effect a giant reference library and I'm perpetually fuzzy on the specifics until I re-access that particular splinter of information and re-review..." - Alex Berger

"This book fascinates me and is on my shortlist of next-reads. Given my recent return to academia, I find myself once again thrown into an environment where recalling names, dates, and specific associated theories all in unison is important. At the same time, I've spent the last 5 years training my brain to do the opposite through the heavy use of social media, and an ADHD eque skimming approach to articles across a wealth of genres. In the first weeks of my Cognition course I approached my professor with the question - What sources are available on how to re-program my brain and the way I'm storing information to bring it back in tune with a more specific, rote memorization approach? Unfortunately, he didn't have a good answer for me. What I find now is that while I have a wealth of fantastic information and general understanding, it's in effect a giant reference library and I'm perpetually fuzzy on the specifics until I re-access that particular splinter of information and re-review..." - Alex Berger

"Absolutely spectacular.  Thank you." - Alex Berger

"Beautiful!" - Alex Berger

"Here it is, turned out well I think: http://www.google.com/producer..." - Alex Berger

"Awesome writeup, thank you!" - Alex Berger

"A wonderful insight into a difficult area. Beautiful." - Alex Berger

"Finally a piece of intelligent legislation out of DC. This is fantastic news. Now to continue to open immigration up.  It's the backbone of a healthy nation." - Alex Berger

"In general the Hollywood re-write of more traditional concepts leaves something to be desired. In the case of solo travel though, I always love the concept of a walkabout.  I know the 3 month solo trip I did after graduating from Undergrad was a life (and perspective changer).  Definitely about timing, but also about the approach you take and understanding what needs you may have, while being open to the unexpected." - Alex Berger

"Had something similar in Hamburg. It was delicious once i got over the general look and thought of it! Fun video!" - Alex Berger

"Great wirteup and added analysis/insights! Thanks for the read!" - Alex Berger

"Fantastic post! Very original! Loved it!" - Alex Berger

"Love the horse quote. So true." - Alex Berger

"Love the horse quote. So true." - Alex Berger

"Looks like a fantastic drive!  I love the photo of the small cabin." - Alex Berger

"Looks like a fantastic drive!  I love the photo of the small cabin." - Alex Berger

"Discovered these a few weeks ago and absolutely love them. She's had me in stitches a few times. The simplicity of the show is brilliant, especially for anyone who had a College roommate, or decided to do a bit of post-bar cooking. That she's now been featured here on Time.com is a fantastic tribute to the power of the internet. Congrats!" - Alex Berger

"Discovered these a few weeks ago and absolutely love them. She's had me in stitches a few times. The simplicity of the show is brilliant, especially for anyone who had a College roommate, or decided to do a bit of post-bar cooking. That she's now been featured here on Time.com is a fantastic tribute to the power of the internet. Congrats!" - Alex Berger

"I love the car on the wall in the background!" - Alex Berger

"I love the car on the wall in the background!" - Alex Berger

"Wow, wish I'd have known about this while there!" - Alex Berger

"Wow, wish I'd have known about this while there!" - Alex Berger

"I agree absolutely. I HATED SGU at the start just because it felt like another reality TV disaster in the making. That said, I kept watching and the final 6 episodes really started to get good. When I first heard about the cancellation, I wasn't overly bummed. Now though, I'm really sad to see it go. It had finally started to really strut itself as a space-exploration based show. Not just another sitcom in space with dead narrative. The rest of the lineup is pretty lame as well. I'm in complete agreement. Sanctuary, Warehouse 13 and maybe on a really bored evening Haven are all that keep me coming back. Beyond that? I'd rather boot up netflix or go elsewhere. Where are the days of Babylon 5, TNG and their like? Sci-fi that took a realistic approach to scifi, instead of the modern inclination which seems to be as much mockery or crime of convenience as desire to produce quality content. Scifi should be the land of imagination, dreams, and adventure...even what that adventure is just..." - Alex Berger