I have come to accept that I like to ramble while writing, and never eventually publish my full thoughts in that moment. I have never kept a journal consistently. The only consistent things I have done, I realise, are bad habits that have persisted.
Today's inspiration was reading the final script for one of my favourite Youtube Channel, Every Frame a Painting. It is obvious both from watching the videos themselves, and just by logical deduction, that good video essays are not easy to make, and they require a lot of effort. But how that effort is made is not obvious. The amount of focus in research, documentation, consistency in good working habits impressed me thoroughly. It was while reading this piece that I came across the documentary of Hayao Miyazaki's film "The Wind Rises". Great people, artists, scientists, or anyone worth talking about really, show commitment to their work, a very strict desire for perfection. As much as these people have a certain "vision" in them, and in Miyazaki's case this very literal, I think this comes from more than just simple talent. It is consistent good work that leads most people to greatness. I know I want to be great. I know my habits are not good. That needs to change, and I need to change them now.
So today I want to accomplish one thing. Today I want write a very good cover letter, and apply for a couple of internships. The goal is 3. Once I am done with that, I will plan out what my week will be. It scares me how poorly I have taken care of myself this quarter. It really does. I need to work on taking better care of myself.
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