I thought some transparency was in order and explained, "My strategic approach has been unique in its lack of, um, strategy."

Guess which symbol(s) represent "my normal approach".

No, you won't get a prize if you're the first to submit a correct answer.That was an ironic/hypothetical question/command.

It's possible that I've subverted the message of this T-shirt which you can buy on its insightful, um, site.

Basically, I'm having trouble controlling my own academic destiny. I think I prefer being told what to read by when by somebody else. I can't and don't expect them to do that for me when it comes time, but I do know that their five different perspectives will guide me as I stumble toward strategy...