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A real-time snapshot of what I'm currently focused on, inspired by Derek Sivers' /now page movement.
status: In Progress
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certainty: certain
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importance: 8/10
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The importance rating distinguishes between trivial topics and those which might change your life. Using a scale from 0-10, content is ranked based on its potential impact on: - the reader - the intended audience - the world at large For example, topics about fundamental research or transformative technologies would rank 9-10, while personal reflections or minor experiments might rank 0-1.
March 2025
Core Focus Areas
My primary attention is directed toward three key areas:
- Completing my dissertation on the evolution of educational methodologies
- Developing a new course curriculum for the upcoming semester
- Exploring the intersection of philosophy and modern pedagogy
Current Projects
Projects that are actively in progress:
- Educational Philosophy Journal — Serving as guest editor for the spring issue
- Digital Learning Platform — Building interactive tools for remote education
- Community Workshop Series — Organizing monthly discussions on classical texts
- Collaborative Research — Working with the university's cognitive science department
Learning & Research
Current areas of study and exploration:
- Investigating the historical development of liberal arts education
- Studying the works of John Dewey and their modern applications
- Researching effective methods for teaching critical thinking skills
- Learning Python for educational data analysis
Creative & Personal Growth
Nurturing my creative pursuits and personal development:
- Morning journaling practice — 30 minutes daily
- Classical guitar — Working through Bach's lute suites
- Drawing and sketching — Weekly figure drawing sessions
- Mindfulness practice — Daily meditation and weekly group sessions
Fitness & Well-being
How I'm maintaining physical and mental health:
- Three weekly strength training sessions
- Daily 45-minute walks in the university arboretum
- Plant-based diet with occasional exceptions
- Regular sleep schedule (9:30pm-5:30am)
Travel & Exploration
Places I'm visiting or planning to explore:
- Planning a research trip to Oxford for manuscript access
- Weekend visits to regional historical sites and museums
- Upcoming conference presentation in Boston
- Summer hiking retreat in the Adirondacks
Reading
Books currently on my nightstand:
- "The Art of Learning" by Josh Waitzkin
- "Pedagogy of the Oppressed" by Paulo Freire
- "The Great Conversation" by Robert Hutchins
- "Deep Work" by Cal Newport
- "The Republic" by Plato (Grube translation)
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February 2025
Core Focus Areas
My primary attention is directed toward three key areas:
- Winter term teaching responsibilities
- Research on ancient educational practices
- Writing my book on philosophical pedagogy
Current Projects
Projects that are actively in progress:
- Winter Lecture Series — Delivering weekly talks on educational philosophy
- Manuscript Review — Providing feedback for colleagues' upcoming publications
- Digital Archive — Cataloging historical educational materials
- Grant Proposal — Preparing submission for summer research funding
Learning & Research
Current areas of study and exploration:
- Medieval university structures and their modern legacy
- The role of dialogue in effective teaching
- Cross-cultural educational practices
- Ancient Greek educational texts and their translations
Creative & Personal Growth
Nurturing my creative pursuits and personal development:
- Winter photography project — Documenting campus architecture
- Piano practice — Focusing on Chopin's Nocturnes
- Letter writing — Maintaining correspondence with academic mentors
- Reading poetry aloud — Daily practice for public speaking
Fitness & Well-being
How I'm maintaining physical and mental health:
- Indoor rowing — 5,000 meters three times weekly
- Winter hiking on weekends
- Seasonal cooking with local winter produce
- Evening reading by the fireplace
Travel & Exploration
Places I'm visiting or planning to explore:
- Recent visit to the university's rare book collection
- Planning spring break research at the National Archives
- Local winter festivals and cultural events
- Upcoming departmental retreat in the mountains
Reading
Books currently on my nightstand:
- "The Seven Liberal Arts in the Middle Ages" edited by David Wagner
- "The Teacher's Way" by Maria Montessori
- "Winter Hours" by Mary Oliver
- "The Well-Educated Mind" by Susan Wise Bauer
- "Letters to a Young Poet" by Rainer Maria Rilke
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April 2025
Core Focus Areas
My primary attention is directed toward three key areas:
Current Projects
Projects that are actively in progress:
Learning & Research
Current areas of study and exploration:
Creative & Personal Growth
Nurturing my creative pursuits and personal development:
Experiments & Challenges
Current experiments and personal challenges:
What I'm Avoiding
Deliberately stepping back from:
Teaching & Sharing
How I'm sharing knowledge and contributing:
Reading
Books currently on my nightstand (Types of Reading):