I was hugely impressed... was the ultimate example of a man who knew what he didn't know, was perfectly willing to admit it, and didn't want to leave until he understood. That's heroic to me. I wish every grad student had that attitude.

It's very important to know when you're in a pissing match. And it's very important to get out of it as quickly as possible.

We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.

It's not helpful if we spend every day dreading tomorrow ~Jai

Sometimes, all you have to do is ask.

I also think my dad would be reminding me that kids — more than anything else — need to know their parents love them. Their parents don't have to be alive for that to happen.

Apologies are not pass/fail.