Author: Olasunkanmi Arowolo
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Navigating a Busy Day
Tuesday, 18 June 2024 — This is a note from my day’s activity, this Tuesday’s activity in particular. I woke up quite early in the morning, did a few things, and left for campus at 8:23 AM. It was an interesting and short drive to campus. I did a bit of work on campus because…
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Reflections: When could I have chosen a different path?
Well, this was a question that my DAYONE journal posed to me on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Interestingly, I could have chosen a different path if I had been admitted to study law at the Uni. Law was a profession that I liked and admired, and my father also loved it. He was more or…
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Finding Better Versions of Ourselves: A Monday Reflection
This Monday started with a different energy. Although I had done a recording last week, I felt strongly that I should re-record it to produce a better version. There was a particular line I rewrote, so I went into the newsroom, pulled up the presentation, set up the camera, and recorded it again. I think…
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From the Pulpit to the Playground: Reflections on Fatherhood
Balancing the many roles of a father is no easy task. Ever wondered what it takes to juggle fatherhood, a PhD, and life’s daily hustle? Join me as I reflect on the key takeaways that have shaped my fatherhood journey. Hey there, happy Father’s Day. Yeah, it’s Father’s Day. I didn’t get to write this…
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My Journey in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
Recently, I have been preparing to participate in a competition where I had to condense my entire thesis into a three-minute presentation. The biggest takeaway for me was learning to communicate complex ideas effectively in a short time. What’s a recent challenge you faced, and what was your biggest takeaway from it? Today, I want…
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Overcoming Self-Editing Challenges: A Personal Journey
Struggling with self-editing? Here’s how I conquered it—and what you can learn from it. But wait a minute, what happens when you mix self-editing with a touch of nostalgia? Here’s my experience. Today was a day of accomplishments and reflections on the challenges of self-editing. As I mentioned yesterday, I hit the 90% mark on…
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Cultural Resilience: What Yorubas can learn from Asian immigrant communities
My DAYONE Journal prompted by asking: What is a tradition I admire in another culture? Well, I think I’m interested in aspects of Asian culture. They work to preserve their cultural heritage, for example by speaking their native languages, even when they’re in foreign countries. People often admire how Asians, including Indians and Pakistanis I’ve…
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Daily Reflections: Goal Setting, Progress, and Lessons Learned
Morning Goals and Reflections (8:00 AM) I have a few goals for Wednesday, June 12, 2024. I want to finish rewriting chapter one. I have all the content and just need to organize it to ensure it flows well, capturing readers’ attention from the first few pages. This means refining the introduction, background, and statement…
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Fuelling Motivation and Achieving Success: Navigating Setbacks
I would like to start today’s journal by talking about yesterday. Yesterday began with positive energy toward a particular goal I’ve been thinking about for a while but haven’t been able to tackle. My friend from the US was visiting, and we spent about two or three weeks together. I got some work done during…