2013年4月27日 星期六

3D printing

      The development of technology has changed our life rapidly.  20 years age, personal computer went into the world. 10 years ago, cell phone jump out. Now, 3D printer is coming to the next new star.

pls see following link,
http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2012/09/3d-printing

but I prefer the articles in《今周刊》as below.
http://www.businesstoday.com.tw/v1/content.aspx?a=W20130305320

1. Have you ever heard about 3D printer? Have you used it to print anything before?

2. It seems that 3D printer can print everything. What kind of  things do you want to print out?

3. 3D printer can make vehicles, too. What is your opinion on these? Will you try it?

4. What's your imagination about future world? Do you have any new ideas may change the world?

2013年4月20日 星期六

Fake It Till You Make It



The behavior of imitating confidence itself will generate real confidence. Sounds too good to be true.

You may learn similar advice through some self help books, but now a psychologist proved it is scientifically fact. This week i am curious to know the tips how you conquering fear and gain your confidence.

reading you might find useful:
http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/faking-it-till-you-make-it-actually-works

discussion questions:
1. What do you do to gain enough confidence for the situation you need? Provide 3 tips.

2. Any advice about how other people conquer their fear? Have you found it useful?

3. Have you found someone is faking to be confident? Is it acceptable or not?

4. What is the drawback when people are faking to be someone they would like to be?

5. what is your strategy when entering a new business, new environment, or new position?