Hm; I disagree. I’m pretty sure it’s because you are strong… 
Edit: Congratulations on the life successes, too. You’re at an exciting point in your academic career, and it’s nice to read that things look promising!
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On a separate note, regardless if I get into UCSD or not, I’m going to have to find a way to thank Gneezy
It seems like every time I have a question, he has a paper. Also, his strategy of collecting economists to write beautiful models is nothing short of inspiring. I hope to one day be collected as an economist and collect computer scientists
As a computer scientist, I confess I find this statement disturbing, haha!
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I want to tie ethics into algorithmic game theory and/or play around with simulation.
I don’t have the time or mental capacity to learn the CS required. If I get into Harvard, I’ll have access to the folks across the street
Week 4: Day 1
Squats: 1x10-50, 1x8-60, 1x6-70,80; 2x3-90
Deadlift: 1x6-60,70,80,90, 100, 110!!!
lying leg raises: 4x12
Snatch grip DL: 4x6-70kg
- not a lot of work, took 90 min LOL
very very very disappointed with squat but happy w/ DL,
Update:
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my productivity has been taking a very big hit since the stuff with econ friend started. I’m getting everything I ever wanted, but something feels off. It’s also a problem bc it’s junior year and I need to be doing research. Some part of me can’t let go of something my friend (that one) said: “Relationships aren’t something I’m looking for in my college experience”
My team is giving me flak about this. it’s quite funny actually. They’re the best -
I’m increasingly confused academically. My boss and I spent about an hour discussing my grad school plans. He is strongly “team econ”. That makes 4 (him, my friend (that one), econ discussion friend and first econ professor (who also did behavioural)). I’m inclined towards econ, but I am not confident that I have what it takes to get through an econ programme, even after a 2 year predoc to catch up on maths. Even though those on “team econ” think I’ll be fine, I’m still unsure. Also, I likely won’t get to do much research until after qualifying exams. Anyways, I’m speaking with Loewenstein on Tuesday. I guess I’ll do what he says. With any luck this will get him rambling for a while
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Give it a go anyways. WORST thing that can happen is you fall short. I know I know….that’s like…a large portion of where your worries lie, but literally you’ll be okay.
Not gonna tell you not to fret, because that’s easier said than done, but do be present in all of the uncertainties.Tap into yourself. Make space for other things.
I’ve been gone for seemingly ever, but could I get a run down of the goings-on?
Sesh looked good though. Maybe a handful of months ago I threw an absolute fit over my squat as well. Just wasn’t where I wanted it to be. Had a rough week altogether though.
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Hi Cyber, nice to hear from you!
I have to pass qualifying exams… A lot of ppl who make it in on a weak foundation don’t make it out.
I audited a grad class and connected with a classmate. He likes me and I like talking to him about econ and various econ ideas (exactly what I’m looking for). We’ve gone on a couple of “dates”. He’s really a great guy, but I don’t see this going on beyond undergrad. At the same time, I really enjoy this experience since this is the first time someone has ever liked me. It’s doubly nice with this guy because he understands what I mean (and enjoys) when I frame things that should be “romantic” in economic terms.
Background: My friend (that one) is a guy I met in econ research club. He’s a brilliant economist and is the reason I’ve pivoted more towards maths. I “liked” him in the sense that I valued his abilities, but not him as a person (he’s a great person but completely incompatible). I still value his opinion highly and hope that we can write a paper together someday, provided we stop bickering for long enough to get things done.
My team is two girls who are my best friends.
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Thank you hun! I enjoy stopping by.
I understand. I just meant that in terms of helping relieve some stress. Perspective-wise and all that. All in all do you feel you’ve prepared well at least? Personally, I think you’ll do great.
That’s dope though. Focusing on the experience is like RIGHT up my alley I’m terms of what I take from interacting with others. And I understand your feelings toward the individual though.
Aww! Lol. Can understand. My childhood friend/sister from another mother moved back to Texas after living in Maryland for 4 years.
Her and I absolutely wreak havoc together, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m super laid back, but she’s definitely a hot head, but I love her all the more.
Not to say we don’t bicker either. Guess it’s just the “comes with the certain friends deal” lol.
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Not at all lol 
My quant background is weak…
That’s so nice!!!
I’m definitely the hothead here. He keeps me in check.
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Week 4: day 1 (yesterday)
Db snatch conditioning: 1x50-30lb, 1x40-35lb, 1x30-40lb, 1x20-45lb, 1x10-50lb, all alternating, 90sec rest btw sets; 1x1/side-55lb!!!
Incline bench: 1x5-30,40; 4x5-45kg
- went smoothly, very happy with snatches
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I see. Welp, however you go about it I’m sure you’ll be fine.
Week 4: Day 3
Good morning: 8x6-50kg, 3x10-40kg
deadbugs: 4x12/side
Rows: 5x10/side-30 lb Db
Leg extensions: 1x12,14,16-60lbs
Conditioning: none, but went on walk with lab and there were some pretty steep inclines
- Didn’t want to do lunges so went “OLAD” and did good mornings LOL, felt good and worked my legs. Good mornings are the type of exercise that kind of “sneaks up” on me. I don’t feel too crap during the workout, but really feel shit a couple hours later
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Week 4: Day 3
Squat: 1x6-50,60, 70kg; 3x6-80kg, all beltless
deadbugs:4x12/side
Bench: 1x6-30,40,50- paused
Press: 2x3-40kg
cable row: 3x6-80lbs
Leg extensions: 1x6,7,8- 85lbs
conditioning: 5x(40sec rope pull thingy+20sec rest)
- pretty easy day- the deload is iminent…happy how smoothly the 3x6 went considering how I felt going in
Update:
Normally I “deflate” around the middle of the month. well, I’ve been getting more puffy and soft. Idk what’s happening but I hate it
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What’s happening is those good mornings sneaking up on you. A part of your body’s response to hard training is inflammation. You push harder:it swells bigger.
I’m struggling to get my wedding ring off in the morning these days. My whole body is pretty swollen.
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Week 4: Day 4
Bench Press: 1x10-30,35, 1x8-40, 1x6-45; 1x5-50kg, 1x5-55, all paused
Feet up bench: 4x6-40kg
front raises: 4x10-7.5lb Dbs
5x(30sec rope pull things+16tricep pushdowns-22.5lbs+30sec rest)
- yeah… not much done here, was tired and too distracted.
Update:
- It’s spring carnival, so had the day off. Econ discussion “friend” and I went to Phipps then went back to his place. "emperical research on my end…
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Week 4: day 5
50min weighted walk, 30lbs in pack
- felt easier than expected, went at a good pace and got HR up
I’m feeling crap today, I want to take a day off but I already took one off this week
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Week 4: Day 6 (crap testing)
End of the second 4 week cycle is what I like to call “crap testing” basically you do singles at 100-105% of 1rm.
Squat: work up to 100kg for 2x1, grindy but pretty happy
Bench: worked up to 60kg for a set of 2 paused, then said F it and threw on 70- failed horribly. Still pretty happy
That’s all I’m doing today. I felt crap but still hit 100kg on squat for 2 singles. Can’t complain
next 3 weeks are more or less a deload. I’ll be ramping up conditioning before taking a proper deload the last week (week 4) before testing.
I’m pretty confident in 110 on squat, 130 on deadlift and 65 (paused this time) on bench at 47kg (I’ll be doing minicut
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For testing are you going to be doing it like a meet? As in 3 attempts at all lifts?
Yes. 95%, 100%, 105-110% depending on how I feel
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Week 1: day 1
Weighted walk: 35min -25lbs
Press: 1x8,9,10-30kg
- easy day, felt good. Presses a lot easier than expected
Week 1: day 2
Squat (all beltless): 1x6-50,60,70kg; 1x6,5,4-80kg
Front squat (beltless): 2x2, 2x1- 70kg
Close grip bench: 3x12-30kg
Cable row: 5x10-55lbs
Db Front rack carry: 3x50m-60lb db, going slow to max pain
Conditioning: 6x(25m db front rack carry/side-60lb db+ 10 straight arm pull Downs+30sec rest)
Curls: 5x8-35lbs
- over caffeinated so basically bounced around, this was fun
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