tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055932257464975902.post5598236383392249502..comments2024-03-10T23:01:51.493-05:00Comments on Stupid Motivational Tricks / Bemsha Swing: APD and MeJonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371893596402673898noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055932257464975902.post-77711838190699822432012-12-12T11:56:30.391-06:002012-12-12T11:56:30.391-06:00I have a somewhat similar relationship with the sc...I have a somewhat similar relationship with the scholar who was my very first and crucially important mentor. He is a brilliant scholar and a great inspiration as a teacher. But he requires a complete wide-eyed admiration that only an undergrad can give him. A person who is on her way to become a scholar in her own right will eventually start asking questions and advancing her own research ideas.Clarissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027134365260069910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055932257464975902.post-47565374747804746682012-12-12T11:54:26.092-06:002012-12-12T11:54:26.092-06:00I really love the way you write, Jonathan. "R...I really love the way you write, Jonathan. "Rhetorically cute" sounds beautiful.<br /><br />And some people (khm, khm) already consider you their adored mentor whether you want it or not. :-)Clarissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027134365260069910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055932257464975902.post-13241038893771103782012-12-09T15:03:38.012-06:002012-12-09T15:03:38.012-06:00"My problem was that I could not say what I r..."My problem was that I could not say what I really thought about his work."<br /><br />It is a terrible position to be in. I have a version of this with a family member and it uncomfortable to say the least.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com