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heard quite an interesting phrase by one Korean professor.

“Do not steal other people’s time.

If you steal their money, you can return it.
But the time you take from them is irreplaceable.
You can never give back the moments you’ve robbed them of.”

So, keep your promises. Be punctual. Respect their time.”

@Sunny_Youth

I have spent the last 2.5 years of my life aiming to land an acceptance at any prestigious undergraduate institution. There have many ups and downs in this adventurous period. Yet, good or bad, they all left a lesson to be learned, an insight to be understood. Here are five things my years of experience have led me to conclude. I will make it brief. (I know many will not read long posts).

1. Money matters.
2. Understand what you are doing. You need to work hard to be great, not to appear as one.
3. "Presentation skills are key. People who work hard but poorly present themselves can lose out to those who are not as good but are great at presenting their work." – Harvard Business Review
4. Read. Read. And Read. You need brilliant essay ideas? Open up a page of your last book or pick up that dusty kindle and charge it to the fullest.
5. College acceptance never is the next milestone. Its place as the last link in the chain makes it the most CONSPICUOUS link; in real importance it has no advantage over any one of its predecessors, nor its successors. (Inspired by Twain)

Important! I never claim to be an admissions expert. I am simply recounting my own subject experience and basing this post off of it. And again, these all are subjective opinions.

#yeah

reach out first, be the one to start the conversation. express your feelings, talk to strangers you find interesting, crack the silliest jokes, compliment people you don’t know, laugh even when everyone else is silent. sing your favorite songs at the top of your lungs. surprise your friends with unexpected gifts.

live.

Self-Deception

One of my greatest fears is self-deception. I am deeply scared of lying to myself more than to anyone else. This year, as I began my freshman year as a medical student, I observed many instances of people consciously or subconsciously deceiving themselves. Initially, I doubted whether I could handle the rigor of medical school. But over time, I realized it was manageable as long as I had passion and determination.

However, I soon encountered something I disliked even more: competition. I hate the idea of excelling at something only to see others feel disappointed or inadequate. While competition can push people to grow and improve, not everyone responds positively to it. I also noticed that academic performance often felt subjective. Teachers seemed to grade us not just on our knowledge but by comparing us to our peers. This led me to another realization: how much communication and confidence—or, as I call it, "pretending to know"—influence outcomes.

This pretense, in my opinion, is a form of self-deception. By creating an illusion of competence, we deceive not only our teachers but also ourselves. Worse, this behavior is contagious. When one person succeeds through pretense, others are tempted to do the same. This cycle erodes authenticity, which is why I believe it’s crucial to be honest—with ourselves and others.

My first semester taught me the importance of staying true to my values. I briefly considered following the crowd, but thankfully, I realized that wasn’t who I am. Instead, I’ve learned to embrace authenticity, even when it’s difficult. Be true to yourself, discover your own values, and hold onto them—no matter what.

Shahzoda (with the help of chatgprt)

#juma_maruzasidan #muhabbat

Bir kuni bir taqvodor inson namoz o'qimoqchi bo'libti. Savobi ulug'roq bo'lishi uchun odamlardan holi yerga borib o'qishni niyat qilibti va shahardan tashqaridagi bir cho'lga boribti. Ibodatga hozirlanib, takbir aytib namozni boshlagan ekan, oldidan Majnun kesib o'tibti. Taqvodor kishi, namozdan chalg'ib, darrov yelkalariga salom berib namozni to'xtatibtida, Majnunga qarab,

-"Hey birodar, ko'rmayapsanmi, namoz o'qiyapman!? Senga o'xshaganlardan qochib shu saxroga kelgandim o'zi"

Shunda Majnun,

- "Uzr birodar, seni ko'rmay qolibman. Men Majnunman, Laylining ishqida uni izlab yurgandim. Seni muhabbating qanday muhabbatligini bilmadimku, lekin meni Layliga bo'lgan muhabbatim tufayli seni ham ko'rmay qolibman-da" degan ekan...

Вся эта ситуация с громким случаем одного миллиардера и его бывшей супруги меня заставляет задумываться об алиментах и о ненависти мужчин к этому явлению в принципе. По сути, в странах СНГ, почему-то завелась история, где и лох Вася, и миллиардер Паша не готовы и испытывают дичайшую ненависть к тому, чтобы выплачивать за своих детей n-ую сумму, которая, в большинстве случаев, представляет из себя копейки по сравнению с тем, сколько они вкладывались в детей и семью еще в браке. Во-первых, они уверены, что на эти 50 долларов бывшая жена каждый месяц будет уезжать в St.Moritz кататься на лыжах. Однако этот вопрос довольно легко решается: ты эту сумму просто контролируешь и сам оплачиваешь напрямую, что надо: дзюдо, шахматы, частные джеты только на детей, школьную форму и тд. Это причина поверхностная. На самом же деле, это, конечно же, следствие обиды и желание поставить бывшую супругу в подчиненное положение. Желание доминировать и заставить бывшую супругу страдать через детей. Дети, в данной ситуации, просто разменная монета. Поскольку в семьях СНГ отцам не особо принято участвовать в жизни детей: они не меняют им памперсы, не знают в каком классе эти дети учатся, не в курсе вообще какой у них цвет глаз — расставание и отказ от этих самых детей происходит довольно безэмоционально. Хотя, вероятно, есть и другие социо-экономические причины(?)


This whole situation with the scandal of one billionaire and his ex-wife makes me think about alimony and the hatred of men towards this phenomenon in general. In fact, for some reason, in the CIS countries, a story has emerged where both the loser Vasya and the billionaire Pasha are not ready and feel a wild hatred towards paying a certain amount for their children, which, in most cases, is pennies compared to how much they invested in their children and family while still married. Firstly, they are sure that with these 50 dollars the ex-wife will go skiing in St. Moritz every month. However, this issue is quite easily resolved, you simply control this amount and pay directly for what is needed: judo, chess, school uniform, etc. This is a superficial reason. In fact, this is, of course, a consequence of resentment and a desire to put the ex-wife in a subordinate position. A desire to dominate and make the ex-wife suffer through the children. Children, in this situation, are just a bargaining chip. Since in CIS families, fathers are not particularly involved in the lives of their children: they don’t change diapers, don’t know what grade these children are in, don’t even know what color their eyes are. Therefore, parting and abandonment of these very children occurs rather emotionlessly. Although, there are probably other socio-economic reasons(?)