Assignment #8

conclusion n. 結局、結尾、結果

the final part of something

Be careful not to introduce new ideas in the conclusion of your essay.

motivational a. 激發積極性的

giving you motivation (= enthusiasm)

They are really motivational for students.

predict a. 預言、預料、預計

to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience

It's still not possible to accurately predict the occurrence of earthquakes.

grit n. 勇氣、毅力

courage and determination despite difficulty

It takes true grit to stand up to a bully.

permanent a. 長久的、永久的、永恆的

lasting for a long time or for ever

She is looking for a permanent place to stay.

We all known if we want to succeed. We have to work hardly, but it's not easy. I think persistence is the key to success.

I will have more motivation when I do something I interested or loved. It may help you to insist for long-term－the essential. Don't give up easily. We always give up when we face the difficult and failure. Maybe we can try it again rather than give up.

TED Talk- Inside the mind of a master procrastinator

The three keywords I learn from the talk

procrastination  n. （通常指因為無趣、沒有意思而）拖延

This is no time for procrastination - we need decisive action.

guilt  n.  內疚、愧疚、自責

He suffered such feelings of guilt over leaving his children.

epiphany  n. （對重要事物的）頓悟

I read these emails and I had a little bit of an epiphany -- that I don't think non-procrastinators exist.

How Rational Decision-Maker, Instant Gratification Monkey and Panic Monster make our decisions.

The procrastination's brain has a Rational Decision-Maker, and also has an Instant Gratification Monkey.

The Rational Decision-Maker gives us the ability to do things no other animal can do.

In the Dark Playground isn't actually fun, because it's completely unearned, and the air is filled with guilt, dread, anxiety, self-hatred. 

There is two kinds of procrastination, first is there's deadlines, the second kind in situation when there is no deadline.  

If you can choose, do you prefer to work from home, or to work in the office with your colleagues?

I prefer to work from home. Because it's more comfortable to work at home. I don't need commuting to my workplace and the most important thing is I can sleep longer. My schedule is more flexible because I can use smartphone or computer to do my job any time and everywhere. It's very convenience, so I like to work from home.