Finishing reading the book, Confessions of Nairobi Men reminded me of those times when my thrill used to come with reading a book in one seating. The book is special because the first page is fast moving, intense and deliberate. Even before I finished skimming through the page, I knew I had to join the… Continue reading Confessions of Nairobi Men by Joan Thatiah
Time or Money: Urgency in Communication
“Time or Money.” That’s the title of Akon’s song that I am currently listening to. So the song says that there are two things a man can give to you: Time or Money. A man can’t have them both. If he has time, he has no money; and so if you have money you won’t… Continue reading Time or Money: Urgency in Communication
What does it take to be an expert?
“What does it take to be an expert in any subject?” Well, research suggests that expertise in any skill or subject lies in four main factors. Research on how long it takes to be an expert at something suggests that it takes about 10,000 hours of practice to be an expert in that skill –… Continue reading What does it take to be an expert?
Chasing Self-Discipline
There is a song I love very much called ‘These Walls’ by Arcando & VMK feat Tim Riehm. It used to be a motivation back then when I had just finished my studies. Now a few many years back, I reflect on my wins and loses during the new year. It goes down to self-discipline.… Continue reading Chasing Self-Discipline
Urban Planning in the Era of Expanding Cities II
The 17-18th Century industrial revolution triggered massive urbanization that pushed discussions on the need for technological expansion to the city management systems. For instance, during the first ever American Urban Planning Conference, in 1898 New York, a notable central issue of concern was how to manage horse manure effectively. Since horses were the major transportation… Continue reading Urban Planning in the Era of Expanding Cities II
Urban Planning in the Era of Expanding Cities
The idea of master planned development makes sense when you come to hear of it. It is when everything or almost all within a city is planned to order. We live in modern urban places where words like industrial area used to mean a lot, but not from a big picture perspective. Learning more about… Continue reading Urban Planning in the Era of Expanding Cities
Self-Control – Discipline Equals Freedom
A Sunday morning with a pile of work pending. The good news is that this blog belongs to that list. A brief review of the book “Discipline Equals Freedom“. The last bit in the book, is the most lasting part of the book I would like to keep: Whom would I recommend this book “Discipline… Continue reading Self-Control – Discipline Equals Freedom
Centennial Touch
How surprising can it be to realize a light bulb has been on since 1901? So we are living in a world that a light bulb has been lighting for more than 120 years. Adolphe Chaillet, the engineer behind the light bulb’s design probably never knew he had patented an eternal bulb… almost close to… Continue reading Centennial Touch
Routineology
How interesting it is to come across the idea that people who live long have one trait in common. They have routines, which have sustained over several decades. And such routines are not necessarily ‘the good activities’. The idea that routines could be key to longevity in life has even driven people to write about… Continue reading Routineology
Centennial Touch
How surprising can it be to realize a light bulb has been on since 1901? So we are living in a world that a light bulb has been lighting for more than 120 years. Adolphe Chaillet, the engineer behind the design probably never knew he had patented an eternal bulb. Isn’t the same world that… Continue reading Centennial Touch
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