“The important thing in science is not so much to obtain new facts as to discover new ways of thinking about them.” – Sir William Bragg

It’s often been asked whether successful people are born or made. There’s no denying our biochemical makeup can affect our performance. And as far as genetics go, sometimes we get lucky and sometimes we don’t. What do you think? Is that all there is to it or do other factors like determination and the will to make it matter more?

(Eugene Yiga is the editor of Varsity Blah and his latest book is available free, exclusively from www.varsityblah.com/about)

“Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.” – Andre Gide

There are so many things in life we don’t understand. Of course, that doesn’t stop us from trying. What do you think? Should we simply accept that certain things in life will probably never make sense and consequently call off the search? Or should we continue to push further even though our efforts may leave us more confused than we were before?

(Eugene Yiga is the editor of Varsity Blah and his latest book is available free, exclusively from www.varsityblah.com/about)