Out of 4 application cycles (2 EAs, 2 RDs), the last one was the most productive and transformative one. In the past 2 months, I could produce much better work than in I did in the past 2 years. I could put even more effort, but I am still grateful for the work done.
Also, this RD cycle has taught me a very humbling lesson. That to write well is a luxurious skill, with many people possessing fakes (including me). To think clearly is even more rare. After I wrote 3-4 drafts, I reached the point where I can't come up with anything novel, fresh ideas.
After the admissions, aside other things, I want to continue developing two habits in myself: reading and writing. These look like the most elementary skills, but they remain among the most hard yet fruitful skills.
Also, this RD cycle has taught me a very humbling lesson. That to write well is a luxurious skill, with many people possessing fakes (including me). To think clearly is even more rare. After I wrote 3-4 drafts, I reached the point where I can't come up with anything novel, fresh ideas.
After the admissions, aside other things, I want to continue developing two habits in myself: reading and writing. These look like the most elementary skills, but they remain among the most hard yet fruitful skills.