"You can quit, and no one will care if you do. But you will know.": Be careful what you ask for

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Be careful what you ask for

It's official. I'm in. I have been admitted to the doctoral program to which I applied.

Crap.

Now what?

Well, to begin with, when I start something I finish it. But, I suspect this is going to be a great deal more than I had bargained.

Fine.

So be it.

Bring it on.

I'm ready to leave my mark.

4 comments:

Tea said...: I like your new blog look!; August 30, 2007 at 9:54 AM
Anonymous said...: At least in this new venture you don't have to worry about bodily injury . . . brain injury, maybe. You'll be great. Congrats.
M; September 1, 2007 at 9:16 AM
The Original MAJ said...: WOOHOO!; September 3, 2007 at 6:28 PM
Anonymous said...: Nice. In what is the program?

I also just started school (a Master's program for me). It's already turning out to be more than I bargained for.; September 24, 2007 at 5:03 PM

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Sisu is a Finnish term that could be roughly translated into English as strength of will, determination, perseverance, and acting rationally in the face of adversity. The equivalent in English is "to have guts", and indeed, the word derives from sisus, which means something inner or interior. However, sisu has a long-term element in it; it is not momentary courage, but the ability to sustain the same. Depending on context, "sisu" can refer to spunk, attitude, self-confidence, and so on. However, sisu is not bravery, nor strength, and needs to be distinguished from courage, especially when talking about the military. In contrast, sisu is an ability to finish the task and get things done.

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Be careful what you ask for

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