Train train go away. Photo: Leon Rice-Whetton

For the first time this semester (on Monday), I made it to the train station on time for my 1030 Lecture. What was different? I had to get ready a little earlier to give someone a lift to work. But I woke up late.

Interestingly enough, I still made it there earlier than before. But why? I think it’s because I had an external source of motivation. Someone else was relying on me to take them to work on time. The increased responsibility allowed to me act more responsibly towards my own needs as well as the needs of another. Knowing this, perhaps I am externally motivated more so than internally. This is something that I can work on in the future and at the present.

For now, I can reap the rewards of getting to the train on time; sharing a seat with the Award Winning Youtube Superstar Comedian, Mark Koh.