Author: Olasunkanmi Arowolo
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From Couch Potato to Application Maestro
Friday, 28 June 2024 — Sometimes, the best way to tackle a mountain of tasks is to start with a bit of relaxation. It’s like gearing up for a marathon with a good stretch. This day is solely dedicated to drafting the applications for the opportunities I want to apply for. It can be very…
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From 3MT Success to the Birth of a New Venture
Thursday, 27 June 2024 — I have good news! Last week, I wrote in my journal about entering a 3MT competition—a three-minute thesis competition. The good news is that I won, although I wasn’t first; I was the runner-up, taking second place. Imagine winning a University of Kent-wide competition, coming second in something I didn’t…
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Launching a Website in Three Days: The OA Tutors Story
Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 — Today started early once again, with my mind set on reviewing yesterday’s activities and finalising the code so I could return to editing my thesis. Balancing tasks is quite tiring, and I prefer taking my time to avoid burnout. So, I grabbed my PC and got to work. First, I…
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Productivity on the Go
Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 — Today began very early, as I drove to London White at 5 a.m. to pick someone up from the airport. The day was busy right from the start, spent mostly on the road. While travelling, I reflected on the events of the past two days. Thankfully, I brought my laptop along,…
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How a Simple Idea Led to the Launch of OA Tutors
Monday, June 24th, 2024 — The day started with a burst of energy, sparked by a weekend visitation that ignited some new ideas I urgently pursued. Although the idea itself wasn’t entirely new, sometimes we need a push to implement them. This moment was crucial for me to act because I needed something like it just…
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Turning Ideas into Action
Friday, 22 June 2024 — In this blog, I share how I turned last night’s ideas into this morning’s success, navigated through a busy schedule, and found time to relax in the evening. Here’s how it went and some lessons to draw from the day. You can probably guess how my day started after the…
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Reflection: How have my priorities changed in the last year?
Quite a lot of things have happened in the past year. The journey of a PhD, I think, goes beyond just earning an academic degree. It involves improving your thinking process, advancing how you look at things, and reshaping your perspective. I was prompted to write this reflection when I was prompted by the DAYONE…
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A Day of Relaxation and Reflection
Thursday, 20, June 2024 — This has been the quietest day of the week, a respite before another busy day tomorrow. I spent most of the day in bed, relaxing and doing some coding on my system, fixing bugs, and improving some features on a site. In case I haven’t mentioned it before, the site…
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I Ditched My Car for a Bicycle: A Refreshing Return to Cycling
Wednesday, 19 June, 2024 — Today was a different day, as I decided to get back to cycling after a couple of months’ break. Instead of driving, I left the car at home and went cycling. Not only did I cycle, but I also vlogged the experience using some new gadgets that help me film…
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Reflections: Navigating Life’s Pathways
Earlier I posted my response to the question “When could I have chosen a different path” as posed by my DAYONE journal. Reflecting on my journey, I realised how each twist and turn, even those that initially seemed like setbacks, contributed to my growth and direction in life. In this post, beyond my story that…