Group projects, seminars, libraries - just as how I remembered it. However, one thing was different from four years ago. This time I have a full-time job, where I would constantly be challenged by new things.
CASI Level 1 is the entry point of the four-level system, and by obtaining the certification it suggests my riding and teaching skills have passed the minimum requirement. By minimum I mean I’m no longer a beginner but a professional now. Considering this is only the second season since I started snowboarding seriously (and never fell off the chairlift, again), I am obligated to feel proud of myself.
Make Time is the second book of Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky, following the successful Sprint. The book introduces four important steps of making time- Highlight, Laser, Energize, and Reflect. They also shared about 90 tactics that are derived from their personal experience as well as evolutionary psychology.
Overall I believe everyone who needs to make a living should read this book, with a grain of salt. Things might be applicable or not depending on the situation, but the out-of-box thinking of liberating from a day job will for sure bring value regardless of your status.
It was not until last week that I learned that this experience is actually what as Tim Ferries would call a “mini-retirement” - a period of time dedicated to experience, explore, and live life. I have learned 6 things during my 6-month mini-retirement and I’m writing them down for personal reference in the future.
