So often in the research journey, the writeup can get you stuck. It feels like a struggle to formulate the words on paper for the work done. Increasingly, however, I realize that, the same person I was in the past, when scribbling notes in class, is the same person I am today, i.e., always seeking to write to understand.

In going back to previous notes, there are nuggets of gold, entire sections written out, prepared for my current and future self. The challenge is then, only to trust the past self, and only improve what needs to be improved today. No need to reinvent the wheel. Thank you to my past self.