Moved my desk out of the front room. There was a full size bed in there previously. Maybe a change of view will motivate me to finish my dissertation.
Active voice: I love your writing.
Passive voice: Your writing is loved.
Passive-aggressive voice: I love how you think you can accomplish all your writing goals this spring.
Aggressive-aggressive voice: How's your writing going so far this spring?
Current view. Working on my research for the literature review, dissertation chapter 2.
Thinking about the principle of loss aversion: the notion that we tend to fear losses more than we desire gains. I need to keep this in mind when considering different options and risks, especially when it comes to completing my dissertation.
Sometimes the most dangerous thing you can do is play it safe.
The kid went snowboarding today. I spent $315 at Costco courtesy of the California peasant class “middle class” tax refund, watched some NFL playoff games, completed some chores, and generally dodged my dissertation work.
