A public journal by Rushil Patel

Writing

Personal reflections on decisions, friendship, work, and the things I wish I had understood sooner.

Why I call it Phron

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The long shot

An open library window at Worcester College, Oxford, looking out over honey-colored stone buildings, a striped lawn, and a blue sky with clouds.
From the Worcester College library, Oxford · September 2023.

Charlie Chaplin said life is a tragedy in close-up but a comedy in long-shot. What I learned from that line during a fall at Oxford, and how I use it now.

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How to lead your life

What creating a personal mission statement taught me about choosing principles over momentum, and returning to them when life gets noisy.10 min read
The Swarthmore men's tennis team celebrating with its 2023 conference championship trophy and NCAA tournament ticket.

Why I started Phron

Knowing the right thing is only half the problem. This is why I began writing about the harder half: learning to act on what we know.5 min read

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