By Thomas Frank

It’s time for you to become a robot.

Robots operate on pre-defined instructions; every action they take is the result of prior programming done by their operators.

In fact, the word robot is a adaptation of the Czech word robotnik, which translates directly to “worker,” an in older Slavic languages, “slave”.

Workers and slaves do not typically take care of the planning aspects of a projects. However, when motivated properly, they do get down to business and get shit done.

As a student, you’re not often forced to go into worker/slave mode. Jorgen von Strangle, the toughest fairy in the universe, is not standing behind you in preparation to put his boot up your rear every time you have to study.

A pity, that… because it’s often exactly what you need. Your freedom of choice is one of the most devious culprits in the sabotage of your…