Erudite Relics of Loc Huu Ho

Original Source: Ben’s Blog

At Engineers Without Borders I have the great privilege of working with the most inspiring and motivated people I know.

EWB overseas volunteer staff member Thulasy Balasubramaniam pores over plans for a rural enterprise with her colleagues in Zambia

EWB overseas volunteer staff member Thulasy Balasubramaniam pores over plans for a rural enterprise with her colleagues in Zambia

So what keeps them going? What keeps them asking the tough questions, and not settling for easy answers? What keeps them up at all hours, working for little or no pay to achieve the millions of little “wins” that will be required for the change we seek?

I don’t always sit back and reflect on those questions, so consider this post a bit of professional development for yours truly as I try to disaggregate what I’ve learned about helping to create this motivating environment at EWB!

I’ve come up with three concepts, each with their own pithy description! Read the rest of this entry »

Achieving your goals is hardly ever an easy journey. If it were easy, we’d all already be there. One of the keys to success is, without a doubt, perseverance. With improved perseverance you’ll have that extra push from within to try, try again.

Humans have the tendency to want to control everything. Since there are always situations that can’t be controlled, suffering occurs. Unfortunately, this suffering can’t be escaped. Your goal should never be to avoid mistakes at all costs and seek control. Your goal should be to strengthen your perseverance by effectively dealing with the situation when things go awry. Read the rest of this entry »