- Goals: There are lots of interesting things even in weightlifting such as clean/jerks, bench, squat. However, as we know we focus on only one or two things at a time. The primary focus is always the most challenging movement. For me, it is the oly lifts where I spend most of my time. Similarly in computer science, my current research in sysml is the oly lifts, and database/other pure systems is strength work. I like both, but at this moment, I suck more in sysml and it has a direct impact on my goals. Hence I decided to ignore or treat other interests in computer science as accessories. Something I do once a week, or at the very end of my day. Lesson: Indentify your primary and secondary goals and treat them accordingly.
- Technique: The final paper we get is a product of both research technique and innovation. I like to think of this similar to technique in weightlifting and innovation as weight. Some people manage to get big numbers with crappy technique, but the sure fire way for average people to improve is to focus on technique. Focus on it everyday every session, perfect everyphase of the lift with lower weights gradually increasing it. Finally when we master technique in the 70-90% the 100% will automatically improve. Lesson: Do not focus on the outcome of my research, try to perfect technique at every session. Every table I generate should be precise, every claim validated.
This page posts everything I learnt from weightlifting, how it has influenced me.