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We are at the end of another eventful year. After every given period of time, it is beneficial to look back, take stock and write down what one will do in the coming year.
Grosjean had a terrible 2012 but has rewritten his fortunes this year and come back a stronger and faster man. So what has this year taught you my dear Opponaut, what have you learnt and what do you want to do in the coming year? Be it learning or refining a skill or a procedure or just the way you brush you hair or managing your auto interests with finances or something in your personal life. Share if you choose to do so.
I have learnt left-foot braking this year. I can do it as well as using my right foot. That is my crowning achievement for this year. In the coming year, I wish I can get myself a new motorcycle and also, spend lots and lots of time with my son who's on the way :)
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Finally learned how to heel toe. I'm hoping to finish up my project car by the middle of summer.
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I've gotten much better at downshifting. I'm also learning how to program fairly quickly.
I also shouldn't be surprised when a turbocharger with 135k miles on it fails. I'm going to get a new one in 2014, and continue to improve my soon to be 22 year old car, suspension is next.
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I learned better understanding of the racing line and how weight transfer affects how you drive.
I learned that I should never, ever ride a motorcycle because I am too clumsy and dumb to do it safely.
I learned how to directional drill an oil well, resulting in a nice promotion at the end of the year.
I learned that in investing patience is a virtue, and chasing quick profits rarely leads to them.
It was a good year.
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I understand what E=MC^2 means. No seriously, I really kinda do.
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I've learned a few things, paramount among them was the realization that the concept of being a parent isn't something you can ever really understand or comprehend until you are one and it changes the way a person fundamentally is .
But in terms of the hobby?
I've learned that a Mustang will baby and even toddler quite well. The Mustang is a workhorse with a truck axle, so it shouldn't be a surprise that it secretly loves hauling families around.
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Invest more so I can buy a used Lotus.
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I have learned that I... have no self esteem whatsoever and turning to the people physically around me for support doesn't work out :(
On the other hand, I have learned that you can meet plenty of like-minded individuals on the internet, which isn't too bad...