Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Sad but true
"500 years ago, if a kid swore to their elders, they'd get slapped, nowadays, you hear the jokes Russel Peter makes about Ryan and his mom"
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Champion - Win or Lose
I'm a uniter, not a divider.
I`m a lover not a fighter. Although, some ideals are worth fighting for. But I aim to win the war, not every battle.
I pledge to give 100% effort to the things that I do. If I walk away, then there`s no way I can regret it.
Tonight as I finished what may be my last game in a U of T ChemEng uniform, I had to hold back the tears that were swelling up in my eyes. I knew it was over. We gave it our best but we still lost. After a hardcore workout, I move forward with a renewed sense of confidence and belief in the power of teamwork.
There`s always next year. I`m doing stretches for my knees everyday so they can heal faster. I need to go start swimming to improve my cardio. Summer`s approaching, time to get in shape and get ready for the next battle!
I`m a lover not a fighter. Although, some ideals are worth fighting for. But I aim to win the war, not every battle.
I pledge to give 100% effort to the things that I do. If I walk away, then there`s no way I can regret it.
Tonight as I finished what may be my last game in a U of T ChemEng uniform, I had to hold back the tears that were swelling up in my eyes. I knew it was over. We gave it our best but we still lost. After a hardcore workout, I move forward with a renewed sense of confidence and belief in the power of teamwork.
There`s always next year. I`m doing stretches for my knees everyday so they can heal faster. I need to go start swimming to improve my cardio. Summer`s approaching, time to get in shape and get ready for the next battle!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room...Reaction and Reflection
Sorry Mom, I wasn`t able to get a high GPA at U of T. But it`s okay, I`ll get bailed out by my Profs. They`ll give me 3.5 GPA and a great research position. Surely I'm talented and whatever I touch turns into gold!
Sorry Professor, I really didn`t mean to ruin your research by breaking the heat exchangers. At the time, they looked like the perfect piece for getting a couple extra pullups into my daily routine! Surely the Department of Chemical Engineering has enough money to bail us out?
Sorry boss, I really didn't mean to lose control of my emotions at the negotiations on Monday. I understand that the company has suffered tremendously because of my mistake. Before you fire me, surely your company can give me a month stipend for the next 5 years? It's for my family!!!
Sorry lower and middle-class citizens, I really didn`t mean to sell our grandchildren`s future to India and China. I understand that hard-working people and their families all over the world has suffered tremendously because of my mistakes. But let me be clear! Before I retire in Hawaii, I'd like to to announce that Goldman Sachs will be in charge for the next three centuries and that we will give the keys to Who-To-Bomb-in-The-Middle-East to France!
Damn it feels good to have democracy...
[Intermission, taking a break from the rant]
Alright now that I`ve gotten my sarcastic hissy-fit out of the way...Having finished the movie and gotten some rest: I`m here to share some thoughts.
Equality. Class. Democracy. What a veil, an illusion that schools and governments try to promote. I admit that I once was a fool to think that I had the same political power as the rich neighbour next to me. But living in Oakville for 4 and a half years has taught me a few things about political power. From student council elections in high school...to the way our town rallied to fight off the power plant...to the guy called Max Khan that campaigned door-to-door in order to fulfill his desire to become counsellor in our Ward...
Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely. Julius Caesar`s quote reflects upon a primitive part of human nature. What I found fascinating about the Enron scandal is how human systems failed. In the movie, politicians speak of `checks and balances`. Well, no matter how `safe` a system is perceived to be, it`ll still be designed by humans. As such, any system is corruptible because everyone has a price.
Think about it. We all have a price. We may clutch onto our self-inflated sense of moral superiority. But every one of us has a price. Guess the only thing left to say is...
Sorry Professor, I really didn`t mean to ruin your research by breaking the heat exchangers. At the time, they looked like the perfect piece for getting a couple extra pullups into my daily routine! Surely the Department of Chemical Engineering has enough money to bail us out?
Sorry boss, I really didn't mean to lose control of my emotions at the negotiations on Monday. I understand that the company has suffered tremendously because of my mistake. Before you fire me, surely your company can give me a month stipend for the next 5 years? It's for my family!!!
Sorry lower and middle-class citizens, I really didn`t mean to sell our grandchildren`s future to India and China. I understand that hard-working people and their families all over the world has suffered tremendously because of my mistakes. But let me be clear! Before I retire in Hawaii, I'd like to to announce that Goldman Sachs will be in charge for the next three centuries and that we will give the keys to Who-To-Bomb-in-The-Middle-East to France!
Damn it feels good to have democracy...
[Intermission, taking a break from the rant]
Alright now that I`ve gotten my sarcastic hissy-fit out of the way...Having finished the movie and gotten some rest: I`m here to share some thoughts.
Equality. Class. Democracy. What a veil, an illusion that schools and governments try to promote. I admit that I once was a fool to think that I had the same political power as the rich neighbour next to me. But living in Oakville for 4 and a half years has taught me a few things about political power. From student council elections in high school...to the way our town rallied to fight off the power plant...to the guy called Max Khan that campaigned door-to-door in order to fulfill his desire to become counsellor in our Ward...
Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely. Julius Caesar`s quote reflects upon a primitive part of human nature. What I found fascinating about the Enron scandal is how human systems failed. In the movie, politicians speak of `checks and balances`. Well, no matter how `safe` a system is perceived to be, it`ll still be designed by humans. As such, any system is corruptible because everyone has a price.
Think about it. We all have a price. We may clutch onto our self-inflated sense of moral superiority. But every one of us has a price. Guess the only thing left to say is...
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Cover-ups after cover-ups...Business As Usual!
TOKYO (AP) — Behind Japan's escalating nuclear crisis sits a scandal-ridden energy industry in a comfy relationship with government regulators often willing to overlook safety lapses.
Leaks of radioactive steam and workers contaminated with radiation are just part of the disturbing catalog of accidents that have occurred over the years and been belatedly reported to the public, if at all.
In one case, workers hand-mixed uranium in stainless steel buckets, instead of processing by machine, so the fuel could be reused, exposing hundreds of workers to radiation. Two later died.
"Everything is a secret," said Kei Sugaoka, a former nuclear power plant engineer in Japan who now lives in California. "There's not enough transparency in the industry."
The curtain gets lifted after every fuck-up...
Leaks of radioactive steam and workers contaminated with radiation are just part of the disturbing catalog of accidents that have occurred over the years and been belatedly reported to the public, if at all.
In one case, workers hand-mixed uranium in stainless steel buckets, instead of processing by machine, so the fuel could be reused, exposing hundreds of workers to radiation. Two later died.
"Everything is a secret," said Kei Sugaoka, a former nuclear power plant engineer in Japan who now lives in California. "There's not enough transparency in the industry."
The curtain gets lifted after every fuck-up...
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
The Sorrow of a Chinese peasant
Once upon a time in a land far far away, there was a farmer called Yoshi General. He was a very hard working man ready to take on the world.
One spring, after the ice had melted, he went down to the market to buy some seeds to plant on his fields. He bought many seeds, expensive seeds, cheap seeds, promising seeds, newly introduced seeds, etc.
He planted them with utmost care and remembered to check them every day. Sometimes, a portion of his crops would get destroyed by bugs and birds, but he would try to save them or replace them. However, this year there was a drought. His crops died one after another, especially the most promising ones. He lost the Brand crop, Garnett crop, Big Al crop, and Sheed crop, all four had high market value. At the end of the day, only his cheap and worthless crops lived. He harvested them but they were sold for very low prices, but Yoshi General was an optimistic farmer, and he was going to make sure that there wouldn't be another drought next year.
He migrated to a colder region where there was a big river nearby. Once again, spring came and Yoshi went down to the market to buy new seeds. He found a very expensive seed called CP3 seed. The market price for the CP3 crop was very high and Yoshi was an optimist so he bought the seeds. He planted the CP3 seeds on the most fertile land he could find.
It was also very close to the river, so there was little worry of his crops drying up like last year. Yoshi took very good care of his CP3 crops. He knew that as long as his CP3 crops get harvested and sold for a good price, he could feed himself until next year.
One day, there was a downpour, and it continued for days. Yoshi was worried about his CP3 crops but he could not get out of the house due to the heavy rain. He prayed to God that his CP3 crops would be ok. The next day, the rain had stopped, and Yoshi went to visit his CP3 crops only to find that his field had turned into a pool. Apparently, the riverbed flooded and formed a giant lake. Yoshi was very sad. He grieved day after day knowing that there was no way he can earn enough money to feed himself with the rest of his crops. He was very poor that year and had very little to eat. He had no excess food stored in his storage because of the drought from the previous year.
Spring came and Yoshi was weary. He did not have the energy to migrate again, so he moved to a higher ground nearby where there would be no chance for flood to drown his crops.
This year, he did not rely on just one kind of crop. He bought many kinds of mid priced seeds so that he would be ok even if one of his crops gets destroyed. With the little food and energy he had remaining, this year was do or die. If he failed to have a good harvest like the previous two years, he will surely die of starvation. One month after planting his seeds, one of his mid valued crops, the Jrich crops got partially destroyed. The Jrich seeds were placed near the base of a mountain due to its crops suitable for growth in the shades. The mountain made a nice cover from the sun. There was a rockslide in a nearby mountain, and some of the rocks landed right on top of the Jrich crops. Yoshi was very sad but he understood that he still had a good chance to have a good harvest because he had many more mid valued crops.
Yoshi worked hard for the next two month to make sure his crops were healthy. One day, Yoshi was surveying his fields. It was a nice day. The sun was out and there was a slight breeze, not too cold, not too warm. Just perfect for his crops. He was getting hungry, but there was very little food left in his storage. He needed to harvest fast or he would surely starve first. The targeted harvest date was less than a month away. He could wait. Instead of eating, he decided to take a nap, but the sun was too bright in his eyes. He wished that the sun would go away for a while. His wish was granted. Within moments, the sky darkened. Something large and dark was approaching his way. He feared that it would be another storm. He thought of last year's downpour and prayed to God that it wouldn't be another storm. This time, God answered him. It wasn't another storm. It was something much worse than that. It was locusts. Swarms of locusts flew over the mountains and were headed directly for his crops.
Yoshi tried everything he could to protect his crops, but it was no use. The sheer number of locusts was too much for Yoshi to handle. They ate through his crops with astounding speed, moving from one field to another. Minutes later, most of Yoshi's mid valued crops have been eaten away either completely or partially.
That night, Yoshi could not sleep. He knew death was approaching. Nothing could be done. Nothing would bring back his crops. His remaining crops just weren't enough to feed him through the year. It was all over. He was going to die.
One spring, after the ice had melted, he went down to the market to buy some seeds to plant on his fields. He bought many seeds, expensive seeds, cheap seeds, promising seeds, newly introduced seeds, etc.
He planted them with utmost care and remembered to check them every day. Sometimes, a portion of his crops would get destroyed by bugs and birds, but he would try to save them or replace them. However, this year there was a drought. His crops died one after another, especially the most promising ones. He lost the Brand crop, Garnett crop, Big Al crop, and Sheed crop, all four had high market value. At the end of the day, only his cheap and worthless crops lived. He harvested them but they were sold for very low prices, but Yoshi General was an optimistic farmer, and he was going to make sure that there wouldn't be another drought next year.
He migrated to a colder region where there was a big river nearby. Once again, spring came and Yoshi went down to the market to buy new seeds. He found a very expensive seed called CP3 seed. The market price for the CP3 crop was very high and Yoshi was an optimist so he bought the seeds. He planted the CP3 seeds on the most fertile land he could find.
It was also very close to the river, so there was little worry of his crops drying up like last year. Yoshi took very good care of his CP3 crops. He knew that as long as his CP3 crops get harvested and sold for a good price, he could feed himself until next year.
One day, there was a downpour, and it continued for days. Yoshi was worried about his CP3 crops but he could not get out of the house due to the heavy rain. He prayed to God that his CP3 crops would be ok. The next day, the rain had stopped, and Yoshi went to visit his CP3 crops only to find that his field had turned into a pool. Apparently, the riverbed flooded and formed a giant lake. Yoshi was very sad. He grieved day after day knowing that there was no way he can earn enough money to feed himself with the rest of his crops. He was very poor that year and had very little to eat. He had no excess food stored in his storage because of the drought from the previous year.
Spring came and Yoshi was weary. He did not have the energy to migrate again, so he moved to a higher ground nearby where there would be no chance for flood to drown his crops.
This year, he did not rely on just one kind of crop. He bought many kinds of mid priced seeds so that he would be ok even if one of his crops gets destroyed. With the little food and energy he had remaining, this year was do or die. If he failed to have a good harvest like the previous two years, he will surely die of starvation. One month after planting his seeds, one of his mid valued crops, the Jrich crops got partially destroyed. The Jrich seeds were placed near the base of a mountain due to its crops suitable for growth in the shades. The mountain made a nice cover from the sun. There was a rockslide in a nearby mountain, and some of the rocks landed right on top of the Jrich crops. Yoshi was very sad but he understood that he still had a good chance to have a good harvest because he had many more mid valued crops.
Yoshi worked hard for the next two month to make sure his crops were healthy. One day, Yoshi was surveying his fields. It was a nice day. The sun was out and there was a slight breeze, not too cold, not too warm. Just perfect for his crops. He was getting hungry, but there was very little food left in his storage. He needed to harvest fast or he would surely starve first. The targeted harvest date was less than a month away. He could wait. Instead of eating, he decided to take a nap, but the sun was too bright in his eyes. He wished that the sun would go away for a while. His wish was granted. Within moments, the sky darkened. Something large and dark was approaching his way. He feared that it would be another storm. He thought of last year's downpour and prayed to God that it wouldn't be another storm. This time, God answered him. It wasn't another storm. It was something much worse than that. It was locusts. Swarms of locusts flew over the mountains and were headed directly for his crops.
Yoshi tried everything he could to protect his crops, but it was no use. The sheer number of locusts was too much for Yoshi to handle. They ate through his crops with astounding speed, moving from one field to another. Minutes later, most of Yoshi's mid valued crops have been eaten away either completely or partially.
That night, Yoshi could not sleep. He knew death was approaching. Nothing could be done. Nothing would bring back his crops. His remaining crops just weren't enough to feed him through the year. It was all over. He was going to die.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Going to Church, again.
At the fork-road in my life, I've decided to turn spiritual.
I need to get my life in order...I'm at a point where I'm lost. Things are stagnating in my life. I'm going to turn to God for guidance.
There are lots of topics that I'm seeking answers to.
School, career, meeting new people, even my own health...they seem so superficial to me at this point. I'm a fearless individual, why would I want to work for someone? What kind of people should I surround myself with? I need to slow my life down and really examine my beliefs. There are lots of negative assumptions that are affecting my subconscious. I need to fill it with positive thoughts and prayers. To add meaning to my life...
I'm going to Westside Next in Mississauga...March 11, 2011
Deep questions that cannot be solved by more homework, projects, parties, basketball, drinking. There must be a way of life more meaningful than this. My career plan was beautiful, and because of external influences I have ended up like this. I need something to awaken my soul.
God. I'm a believer.
I need to get my life in order...I'm at a point where I'm lost. Things are stagnating in my life. I'm going to turn to God for guidance.
There are lots of topics that I'm seeking answers to.
School, career, meeting new people, even my own health...they seem so superficial to me at this point. I'm a fearless individual, why would I want to work for someone? What kind of people should I surround myself with? I need to slow my life down and really examine my beliefs. There are lots of negative assumptions that are affecting my subconscious. I need to fill it with positive thoughts and prayers. To add meaning to my life...
I'm going to Westside Next in Mississauga...March 11, 2011
Deep questions that cannot be solved by more homework, projects, parties, basketball, drinking. There must be a way of life more meaningful than this. My career plan was beautiful, and because of external influences I have ended up like this. I need something to awaken my soul.
God. I'm a believer.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
So Far Gone...
Not going to lie, I've been in the relationships state of mind lately. When I'm analyzing the dynamics of modern day relationships with friends, it really amazes me how far my mentality has changed from the days as a college freshman.
Yeah, I'm feeling like I'm So Far Gone...
For those that haven't listened to Drake's mixtape "So Far Gone". I highly recommend it. It is a gem. DOWNLOAD IT HERE
As I recall, Drake came up with the name of the mixtape while he was chilling with his friend. They were talking about women. And when he reflected back on what they said, he felt really troubled. He injected a lot of his frustrations into the mixtape. From a psychological perspective, the mixtape gives us a window into the mind of a young man troubled by his relationship with women.
But don't take my word for it. Here's an excerpt from an interview he did with Complex magazine.
To the single people out there, the take home message is this: Work hard and reap the rewards. Find someone you can be successful with.
You're welcome.
Yeah, I'm feeling like I'm So Far Gone...
As I recall, Drake came up with the name of the mixtape while he was chilling with his friend. They were talking about women. And when he reflected back on what they said, he felt really troubled. He injected a lot of his frustrations into the mixtape. From a psychological perspective, the mixtape gives us a window into the mind of a young man troubled by his relationship with women.
But don't take my word for it. Here's an excerpt from an interview he did with Complex magazine.
Complex: Talk to us about So Far Gone. What was the idea behind it?
Drake: It's basically a story. It starts in January 2008 when I was kinda confused like, What am I really doing? I gave up acting all together to really do this music thing, and I was really truly confused. It's way different than acting, there aren't people to depend on, you really have to build your own thing basically from the ground up, you know, so in January not only was I confused about my career, I was also in a very destructive sort of us exhausting relationship with a female and it was just a bad headspace for me to be in. So that's where the tape starts.
It starts with this monologue, "Lust For Life", of me crying out, in my head the things that I never say. The things that I was just thinking, that was my mindset. Then it goes to "Houstatlantavegas" which is about what I felt about the girl I was with. I just felt that nothing was ever good enough, and she was always searching for more excitement and then we move into "Successful." I say at the end of the song, "There are so many things I want to say but I just don't know how to say it to you." I know exactly what I want to say, you know, I just want to be successful, but I don't know if I can do it with you and then it goes into "Let's Call It Off," which is the breakup. And then coincidentally when I broke up with that girl a week later I went to Houston and met Lil Wayne and that's where "November 18" comes from.
To the single people out there, the take home message is this: Work hard and reap the rewards. Find someone you can be successful with.
You're welcome.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
First MRI in Canada. YAY!
So my TMJ joint is finally getting checked out by MRI.
Little background info: I got elbowed during pickup basketball on a hot humid afternoon in Shanghai. It happened in the summer of 2009...the summer after my freshman year.
Well now I'm really happy that I can finally get an MRI in Canada. All that tax paid by my parents and I are finally getting some usage. At the same time however, I'm quite disappointed that the appointment happens to fall on the exam period. At this point, I feel no need to re-schedule. It's about time I take care of this joint pain.
Hopefully lying on a bed for 30 min as my body gets scanned won't hurt my chances to perform.
On a related note, I'm getting my wisdom teeth examined and taken out. You know your life is BS when you can finally enjoy the privileges of the healthcare system.
alright, back to solving reactor problems.
Peace out
Little background info: I got elbowed during pickup basketball on a hot humid afternoon in Shanghai. It happened in the summer of 2009...the summer after my freshman year.
Well now I'm really happy that I can finally get an MRI in Canada. All that tax paid by my parents and I are finally getting some usage. At the same time however, I'm quite disappointed that the appointment happens to fall on the exam period. At this point, I feel no need to re-schedule. It's about time I take care of this joint pain.
Hopefully lying on a bed for 30 min as my body gets scanned won't hurt my chances to perform.
On a related note, I'm getting my wisdom teeth examined and taken out. You know your life is BS when you can finally enjoy the privileges of the healthcare system.
alright, back to solving reactor problems.
Peace out
Friday, January 28, 2011
Movie Review: LOTR Fellowship
If I had to pick a place to tour outside of Asia, it would be New Zealand, the home of humans, elves, orcs and dwarves. Everytime I rewatch The Fellowship of the Ring, I think of the death of Boromir and the foolishness of humans. Have I told you that I think humans are evil beings, and that if we were elves, our world would be a better place. Man I loved the elves in this movie. They were highly skilled in combat, elegant in their ways, smart, and long lived. Legolas is my favourite elf. I love him not only because he's highly skilled, but also because he's uncorrupted/innocent. Many would argue that they like Aragon more, and I cannot disagree that Aragon was a very likeable character. But the edge has to go to Legolas because he's always available. The guy gets women like you don't believe, but unlike in Troy, he's not corrupted in this movie. The guy is pure in this movie. No distraction equals better concentration. The guy is a bulls eye when it comes to archery. I cannot imagine having to fight against him in a projectile combat. His arrows would pierce through your vest like a wasp sting on your skin. Anyways, I'd also like to comment on the elf chick (Aragon's future wife). This chick is very beautiful, but also very stupid. Long live the immortals I say. Anyways, I have one more thing to add, and that is, Gandalf is imba. The old guy with a staff can take down a fiery hell demon. There's not much more to say for now, because I need to save some topics for the sequels which I will update sooner than later. Overall, this movie deserves a 9, and Legolas deserves a hot wife.
Movie Review: Troy
Just watched Troy for the first time since 2004. I recalled how much I hated Orlando Bloom in that movie. Not only because he was a pimp and a coward, but also because he killed the hottest guy on earth with arrows. Then I realized something. Wait a minute. Orlando Bloom. Arrows. LEGOLAS!!! I immediately started cheering for Orlando Bloom. But yeah. How come Brad Pitt dies in so many of his movies? Troy, Fight Club, Benjamin Button, etc. You would think someone as big of a star as Brad Pitt would have a higher chance of survival. An extreme case would be Tom Cruise. That guy never dies. Anyways, just wanted to say that the movie had a lot of dumb people in it, but Brad Pitt somehow managed to make the movie entertaining. P.S. I loved the line by Boromir "Women complicates things" - he was one of the few brighter dudes. I'm starting to like that actor now. He plays a lot of villian roles but I totally loved him in Troy. I mean, what kind of a dumbass would think of making a giant wooden horse and hide people in it, and what kind of dumbasses would fall for it. If you haven't seen the movie yet, don't watch it unless you are looking for some hot actions from Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom. I would also like to note that if Legolas fought Achilies, I would cheer for Legolas. Mostly because Legolas will live for another few thousand years if he wins, but Achilies is a mortal. Overall, I would rate the movie a 7, and Brad Pitt a 10.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Real Resolution 2011: Health/Fitness
Just in time for Chinese New Year ;)
Goal: Reduce joint pain. Number 1 priority.
Benefits: More time for basketball. Better quality of sleep. Life would be nice.
Actions:
1.Proper posture when doing work. Back must be comfortable at all times. Adjust chair/switch location if necessary.
2. Take more study breaks to perform stretches for neck and back
3. Wear long johns when it's freezing outside! Stock up if necessary.
4. Strengthen Quad, Hammies, and Back to fix muscle imbalance. The following will be my new workout routine
Regime A:
1.Warmup: Dynamic stretching
2.PRECOR machines at the Athletic centre 15 min at a high resistance
3a.Pullups 3Xfailure
3b.Hamstring curls: 3X12
(Supersets with 90sec rest in btw)
4. Team USA Abs workout. 3 sets
Regime B:
1. Warmup: Dynamic Stretching
2. Cable push & hold 3X10
2a.Crossover stepups
2b.Inverted Rows Alternate, 3X12
3. Triceps ISO: 3X12
4. Pushup on Ball 3 X failure
(Optional: 10 min Light jog to cool down)
Goal: Reduce joint pain. Number 1 priority.
Benefits: More time for basketball. Better quality of sleep. Life would be nice.
Actions:
1.Proper posture when doing work. Back must be comfortable at all times. Adjust chair/switch location if necessary.
2. Take more study breaks to perform stretches for neck and back
3. Wear long johns when it's freezing outside! Stock up if necessary.
4. Strengthen Quad, Hammies, and Back to fix muscle imbalance. The following will be my new workout routine
Regime A:
1.Warmup: Dynamic stretching
2.PRECOR machines at the Athletic centre 15 min at a high resistance
3a.Pullups 3Xfailure
3b.Hamstring curls: 3X12
(Supersets with 90sec rest in btw)
4. Team USA Abs workout. 3 sets
Regime B:
1. Warmup: Dynamic Stretching
2. Cable push & hold 3X10
2a.Crossover stepups
2b.Inverted Rows Alternate, 3X12
3. Triceps ISO: 3X12
4. Pushup on Ball 3 X failure
(Optional: 10 min Light jog to cool down)
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Typography about language
What I find fascinating about North American culture: it's 'uncool' to firmly believe in what you're say and know what you are talking about...It seems like taking a stance is frowned upon.
I like to be definitive in my writing and speech. And my high school English teacher always leave comments on my essays "strong". I didn't pay much attention to it back then.
Well this poet wrote a great peace. We use phrases like...kinda...could... Being vague is quite common-place. Thought I'd share this little piece. Great video, great delivery by the speaker...just, like, watch. know what im sayin'?
I like to be definitive in my writing and speech. And my high school English teacher always leave comments on my essays "strong". I didn't pay much attention to it back then.
Well this poet wrote a great peace. We use phrases like...kinda...could... Being vague is quite common-place. Thought I'd share this little piece. Great video, great delivery by the speaker...just, like, watch. know what im sayin'?
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Assume...
To get the right answer in schools, you have to make assumptions...
When you get in a habit of making assumptions...you assume things about people...how things work...eventually reality is going to hit.
Assuming things in school works, because we are trying to find a solution to a problem. Sometimes we have to give a definitive answer to our bosses. To arrive at that answer we have to use models, assumptions, theories....
However, applying assumptions on people is not going to get us anywhere...we are dynamic!! things change all the time...people form new habits, meet new people and take up new interests. We evolve! All 6.7 billion of us.
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| Fig.1 Iron-ball technique at work. Weak spot? Think again |
Assuming things in school works, because we are trying to find a solution to a problem. Sometimes we have to give a definitive answer to our bosses. To arrive at that answer we have to use models, assumptions, theories....
However, applying assumptions on people is not going to get us anywhere...we are dynamic!! things change all the time...people form new habits, meet new people and take up new interests. We evolve! All 6.7 billion of us.
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