“Do you know where we are?” asked Milo.

“Certainly,” he replied, “we’re right here on this very spot. Besides, being lost is never a matter of not knowing where you are; it's a matter of not knowing where you aren't – and I don’t care at all about where I’m not."

Goals for 2011

I’ve never set goals for the new year before, but now that I’m writing a blog, why not?

Mind

  • Gain a better understanding of mathematics.  I wish I realized the importance of this field sooner (thank you K-12 teachers). I could give a long explanation of why it’s important, but this article does an amazing job.
  • Drastically improve my handwriting. In short, it’s terrible, and I need to write a final exam this summer. Also, my memory is awful, and I hear writing helps that too.
  • Learn how to code. Some people argue that we should all be learning Mandarin, as it will be the language of the future. I believe web-based programming languages will truly be that of the future.  Also, I’m a builder at heart and as fun as VC is, I really want to get back to that.
  • Improve my understanding of learning, the education system, security technology, and web/mobile technology in developing countries. These are all areas in which I would love to find startups to back, and people to share ideas with.
  • Write more. This blog (and twitter) has been a great way to record thoughts and really think through ideas, even if most don’t get posted.

Body

  • Drink more water. It’s good for you. Even if it makes you have to pee a lot.
  • Run twice a week. It’s good for you (and it doesn’t make you have to pee a lot).
  • Eat healthier. I have a terribly powerful sweet tooth that needs taming.

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Juventas Fugit  is designed and written by Justin Wohlstadter, who, when not writing in the third person, can be found in a coffee shop talking about startups, thinking about the future of education, and generally procrastinating something important.

  • Passions: startups that positively affect the world, education innovation, good design, learning, and meeting those with an equally insatiable curiosity.
  • Play: director of product design at Enterproid and partner at BOLDstart Ventures.
  • Previously: built the early-stage venture arm of Penny Black. And many other crazy, less successful ventures involving fire extinguishers, measuring philanthropic impact, and creative spaces.
  • Pedantry: most of the important stuff I taught myself or learned from friends, but I’m fortunate to have (barely received) degrees from Harvard and Oxford. At Oxford I wrote my dissertation on how internet innovation will disrupt access to higher education.
  • Procrastination: can be found on Twitter, Linkedin, AngelList and other web spaces, and be reached via email at my first name at this domain.
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