brandon.

24. Most of my tweets come from dreams.

[brandon. @BPlim2]

I hope I continue to make dumb mistakes that I don’t recognize to be dumb at the time so I can constantly reassure myself that I grow wiser and more intuitive by the day

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

When simulation becomes the norm, it weakens the human capacity for discernment. As a result, our social bonds close in upon themselves, forming self-referential circuits that no longer expose us to reality. We thus come to live within bubbles, impermeable to one another. Feeling threatened by anyone who is different, we grow unaccustomed to encounter and dialogue. In this way, polarization, conflict, fear and violence spread. What is at stake is not merely the risk of error, but a transformation in our very relationship with truth.

[brandon. @BPlim2]

@Kurrco ❤️

[brandon. @BPlim2]

Sensory deprivation has been researched for a while now but put into practice it almost feels silly how much more expansively I’m able to talk and think when (for example) I have an eye mask on or I have noice-canceling headphones on.

It’s almost as if I can feel my mind expand.

[justinwu @byjustinwu]

being nonchalant isn’t cool anymore. passion in the pursuit of greatness while having fun and expressing/being yourself is the new cool.

[brandon. @BPlim2]

My leading theory on burnout is that it’s a symptom of a lie someone told themself about their motivation to take on a project.

All lies are eventually exposed.

[brandon. @BPlim2]

@poperespecter1 You’re doing amazing work here!

[brandon. @BPlim2]

@poperespecter1 @disclosetv @poperespecter1 God Bless you and your account, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve passively seen negative news stories shot down by you when I otherwise would’ve kept scrolling with a bad taste in my mouth!

[brandon. @BPlim2]

The Post-Instagram Internet https://t.co/0ZfuHy0xwH

[brandon. @BPlim2]

https://t.co/oAMpnhlRXI

[Digi (Delusional) @digiii]

There is unlimited power in believing things will work out even if you don't know how or when.

[DAN KOE @thedankoe]

https://t.co/7l7Jef99QZ

[brandon. @BPlim2]

@RealChalamet W

[brandon. @BPlim2]

I’m finding that the association between young people and deep conversations about life exists because at some point you need to put your head down and make sure that you don’t drown.

I think it’s perfectly reasonable to miss the days where you at least had the time to dig deep.

[brandon. @BPlim2]

Unironically I attribute Instagram Reels to being one of the biggest reasons that I passed my finals this year. Unequivocal amount of motivation and retaining my sanity.

[brandon. @BPlim2]

#NewProfilePic

[brandon. @BPlim2]

@j_fishback You already have my vote

[brandon. @BPlim2]

I wonder how many great minds became disheartened due to the discouragement of deaf ears

[Arpan Gupta @arpangup]

When Shohei Ohtani was a high school freshman, he created a detailed "dream sheet" with one central goal: to be the #1 draft pick for 8 NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) teams.

It was a 64-cell roadmap based on a framework called the Harada Method.

Here's exactly what Shohei did 👇

1. First, some history.... The Harada Method was created by Takashi Harada, a Japanese junior high track coach. He took a team ranked last out of 380 schools and, using his system, turned them into the #1 team in the region within 3 years. They held that top spot for the next 6 years.

2. You start by placing your main goal in the center of an 8x8 grid. For Ohtani, this was "be the #1 draft pick."

3. Next, you identify 8 critical supporting pillars needed to achieve that goal. These surround the main goal.

Ohtani's 8 pillars were:
• Body
• Control
• Sharpness
• Speed
• Pitch Variance
• Personality
• Karma/Luck
• Mental Toughness

4. You then break down each of those 8 pillars into 8 smaller, actionable tasks or daily routines.

This fills out the entire 64-cell grid, turning a massive dream into a concrete, daily action plan.

To improve his karma, he listed tangible actions like:

• Showing Respect to Umpires
• Picking up trash
• Being positive
• Being someone people want to support

5. The method goes far deeper than just technical skills. It forces you to analyze your weaknesses and build confidence. It also has a highlight on service to others, emphasizing that humility and contributing to your community are essential for personal success.

6. The key to the system is daily execution and accountability. Once the 64-cell chart is complete, you turn the tasks and habits into a daily diary and a "Routine Check Sheet." It’s designed to transform abstract intentions into a measurable, daily practice.

[brandon. @BPlim2]

Although seemingly unrelated from the work I do everyday, I’ve recently re-integrated podcasts into my daily commute and I’ve found a correlation with increased work capacity and creative thought.

The podcasts are not related to medicine but they’re also not frivolous.

This feels similar in theory to why math is important to be taught in school in parallel with other STEM classes. My thought processes in a completely different part of my brain are being used regularly and is helping me with my work by seeing it from multiple angles.

[brandon. @BPlim2]

It really shocks me that the pattern hasn’t been observed yet. The formula for influence in the way that I’m describing seems to be to reach the highest engagement platform that you can, use an ambiguous title, and write articulately in the body.

[brandon. @BPlim2]

People with articulate and nuanced ideas often screw themselves over when expressing such ideas because they’ll (for example) title their op-ed something controversial and therefore turn off 50+% of the population that could’ve otherwise been persuaded by the article