The first thing I learned about Chemical Engineering as an undergraduate was Mass Balances. In summary, all of chemical engineering is governed by: In + Generated = Out + Accumulated Pretty basic stuff, but this principle applies in general to any kind of scientific process out there: electricity, heat, motion, chemical reactions etc. If you ...
Embody your goals
I find myself continually chasing my dad’s achievements. I look at all he has done and it drives me to be him and one day one-up his accomplishments. He has single-handedly made it possible for me to get educated here in the states and is doing the same for my sisters. He has sown the ...
One Small Step to your goal = One Giant Massage for your Morale
Why is it so hard to stay motivated? I think sometimes it’s because we don’t give ourselves enough time to savor the small victories. For instance, at the beginning of the school term you have decided you want to get an A in your math class. So the first mid-term arrives and you have gotten ...
Stay ready so you don't have to get ready
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLN2k0b3g70&feature=related] Enough Said
Where is my money going?
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it – George Santayana When I began this blog, one of the things I wanted to discuss was managing money i.e. budgets, investments, frugality etc. This will be one of my first articles towards that end with more to come in the future. When I first ...
Somebody's got to do it
The ultimate folly is to think that something crucial to your welfare is being taken care of for you - Robert Brault Picture this scenario: The alarm wakes you up in the morning. You shower, dress, grab a quick bite, maybe watch some TV if you have time and if not; you rush out to ...
The Flame
While on Twitter the other day and I came across a tweet that read "How Benjamin Franklin turned America into a land of with invention" with the following link. If you follow the link, it takes you to a page showing most of Benjamin Franklin's achievements from inventing the lightening rod, to owning a printing ...
The Spark
Ever since I was little, I have loved reading. It's part of the reason why I wear glasses now. That and the fact that Nigeria never had a constant supply of electricity . . . but I digress. My love of reading led me to mystery novels, crime novels, romance novels but overall mostly fiction books. ...
Welcome
Earlier today I was listening to Stephen Covey's Audiobook "Living the 7 habits" and he was referring to the 7th habit: Sharpening the Saw. Essentially he was pointing out that after the previous 6 habits had been dealt with, it was important to revisit the 6 habits and remind and continue to make ...
