Hi Reader, For over four months, I have been working on consolidating what I learned when I took the PE Exam. It has been fun to go back and see at what I learned and how I studied. Today, I am launching a course to help you prepare for the exam. It includes the tools and strategies that I personally used to prepare for the exam. Today I simply wanted to share one of the lessons on time-management from the course. This is just a glimpse into what the whole course covers. When you sign up for...
over 4 years ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, It is no secret that these past two years have been hard for all of us. I have been taking some time to reflect and think back at all that has happened and it quickly becomes overwhelming. As many of you, I have been struggling with concentration and that overwhelming feeling of what to do next. This coming week, I will be taking a “personal retreat” to reflect, plan, and have clarity for what is coming next year. When I say personal retreat, I mean working on all of these while...
almost 5 years ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Over the last couple of weeks I have been spending a lot of time with family and really thinking about what is next for Engineering our Future. But I know I don’t need to tell you that the end of the year is a great time to really dive deep into what you want for the new year. These are a few things I really want to work on personally, and I hope this list gives you an idea or two to incorporate in your own routine: Read two books per month Workout 4x per week No phone before 8 am...
almost 5 years ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, As a young engineer, it is always hard to figure out where I fit within my company and everything else I do. Most people think of leadership as something we are either given or naturally born with. In reality, leadership is more of a mindset and a way of thinking and acting. No matter your career stage, if you have the right mentality, you are already a leader. Do you shape your life and career?Do you affect the quality of others' experiences?Do you inspire or influence others?Do...
almost 5 years ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Over the last few weeks I have been able to talk to some incredible people both for the podcast as well as online. I am constantly reminded about the power of the internet and how it brings people together. It has been quite a bit of extra work to do the podcast every week this year, but it has allowed me to stay consistent and hopefully have some meaningful conversations that all of you are enjoying. I am starting to reflect on the year and have some episodes planned around that....
almost 5 years ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, The past few weeks have been full of new challenges. It is easy to forget that we are still in a global pandemic, but the reality is that we have been pushing hard for so long that it feels normal. The last almost two years have been challenging in so many ways, and I have truly felt the weight of all of it. In the past few months, I have felt more anxious than ever before. A lot of times for no reason. It is a debilitating feeling that is hard to explain. Sometimes it feels...
almost 5 years ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, There have been a few times in my life where I have felt like I didn’t belong in engineering. Coming from another country was definitely not easy but had given me a diverse perspective in everything I do. This month, I have been sharing part of my story as well as brought guests to talk about their experiences as Hispanics in STEM. All the stories have been amazing and there have been so many lessons that have been hard to process and share more with you. I have been busy doing...
about 5 years ago • 2 min read
Benjamin Franklin’s Productivity System By Luis Duque | Issue #6 | View online Hi Reader, Before I get started, I want to ask you if you would like a monthly roundup of the podcast episodes that came out that month? I know we are all busy and life gets out of hand so I want to make sure you can still get all the value from the podcast episodes in a short and concise email. If this is something you would like, simply click here to get added. This past week I have been increasing the amount of...
over 5 years ago • 3 min read