If you have only 2 mins to spare on my website today, go watch this motivational video below. Forget about the rest~

Click HERE for direct URL if you can’t view the above video

Whether you are a:

Students that didn’t do so well in GCE ‘O’ Levels Exam (or other exams) last year and landed in a course or school that you don’t have a choice apparently

• Students that are facing the GCE ‘O’ Levels Exam this year 2010 (or other exams) but are struggling with the sheer amount of workload i.e, tests, worksheets, assignments, remedials, mock exams, whatever…
• Educators (Principals, Teachers, Tutors, Trainers, Coaches) that work closely with kids, teenagers, young adults
• Parents that consistently wonder why you cannot connect with your growing-up child, and crying over why your child has change beyond recognition, and did so many things against your wish…

Please do not give up!

Recall what he said: “If I fail, I will try again and again and again. It’s not the end. It all matters on how you going to finish. Are you going to finish strong? You will find the strength to get back.”

On a separate note;

In previous post, i have discussed about the role and elements that a good teacher (educator) (more…)

I am honoured to be invited by my former teacher to be one of the guest speaker at alma mater for 2009 Motivation Forum for O Levels Graduating Classes.

In fact, this will be the 3rd time that i will be going back to share my experiences and thoughts on approaching their important qualifying exams in October, as well as discuss with them the strategies and tips on how to perform well for their subjects, typically Chemistry and Science.

I look forward to meeting you (i know some of you are subscriber of this blog) on 24th July 2009!

In the previous post, we have read about Susan Boyle, an inspirational 47 years old woman that prove many critics and skeptics very wrong, and announce to the world that “Everything Is Possible“. She has instantly became an Inspirational source for many. She has proved to us that everyone can succeed, if they have beliefs in themselves.

If we can have the same beliefs they do, we will have the ability to produce the same results in our lives.

However, many a times, talents have been discouraged to pursue their dreams due to negative comments, and “labeling”. Many were labeled as “Failures” whether directly or indirectly.

To be successful, we need to believe that there are “NO Failures”, there is only “Feedback”.

Let’s check out another recent video from Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) and see how 12 years old Shaheen treat turn a “not-so-positive comment/gesture” into a “Feedback” to give a world class performance.

Many of us (even adults) would crumple at the gesture and comments given by Simon Cowell (one of the judge). He said: “i think you have got it all wrong!”

Shaheen proves everyone wrong by believing he can do it!

PS: Let me know your thoughts on it. I would love to hear from you.

Hello everyone,

If you have not heard about “Susan Boyle” yet, i trust you will be very glad to read about this blogpost. Her video in YouTube has been viewed more than 25 millions time (that is 25,000,000 ++ times) after it has been posted just 7 days ago! A day ago when i watched it @ 1am in morning, i had “goose pimples” and my body was shivering…when i watched the 2nd and 3rd time, the effect was still electrifying! Simply Awesome!

Yesterday, i showed it to my O Levels Sec 4 Chemistry Class and i trust many have been overwhelmed by Susan’s performance and belief system. None of them were skeptical or cynical about plain-jane Susan. In fact couple of them ask me about the name of “Susan Boyle” so they can share with friends and family.

We have heard of different ways and (more…)

Many of my friends (many from the Research Chemical Industry) and students always asked me this question when they see me:

“What Keeps You Continuously & Religiously Blogging About Chemistry Tips, Phenomenons & Exam Strategies?”

“Why don’t you spend your time coaching more students through more classes and workshops?”

“Don’t you feel tired committing your time to stay in front of computer to blog so regularly?” etc…

Very good questions they asked..Yes..there are times i was contemplating to stop blogging so religiously..especially whenever i received Negative Comments and Abuses from some readers negative chaps out there….not sure their purpose thou…

Over the last 12 years, I have helped many students on 1-on-1 Customized Coaching, Small Group Coaching, Concepts Classes, Topic-based Mastery Workshops and Intensive Revision Bootcamps. The size gets bigger and bigger and i am helping more and more students..but there is still this thing known as Size-Constraint and Geographical-Constraint.

Without this Chemistry Blogsite, i will not be able to realise my goals of reaching out to ALL Chemistry Students and helping them globally…i suppose the internet (via blog) is one of the best platform i can do so.

Besides that, there are also many encouragements that i received from readers of this blog: parents, students, educators, scientists, researchers, etc..and whenever i received such Positive Comments from them, it is always the HIGHLIGHT of my day.

(Image by Barca<3)

I would like to take this opportunity to thank those that have sent me encouraging words for the last 3 months (Jan – March 09):

Dear Sean Chua,

Thank you very much but unfortunately I am unable to attend the workshop. It becomes difficult for me to come due to transport fares from Uganda to that end. I appreciate for the efforts you have so far made (in your blog) to make my daughter pass CHEM!!

Thank you very much.
Regards,
Mum, Uganda

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Check out this video called “The Best Dance”.

This video shows a guy who lost his leg dances with a girl who lost her arm in a car accident. The dance won first prize in annual dance competition on CCTV9 international, Beijing. Truly Inspirational stuff.

It shows us that no matter what difficulties we faced in life, we should treasure our life and make the most out of it. Life is Beautiful. Love it and Live It. Everything is possible! Do not give up just yet!

Why am i showing you this video??????

For the last few days, i have seen many “sad faces” on Sec 3, 4 and 5 students in Facebook.

Many have just finished taking their common tests in schools and feeling sad of not passing.

In fact, many Sec 4 students taking Pure Chemistry has been “advised” by their teachers to drop Pure Chemistry totally (and concentrate on other subjects) or to switch to Combine Science (Chemistry + Physics/Biology). I have discussed on this NEGATIVE TREND last may (2008) when a new student showed me her common test papers and the “Negative Words” left by her teacher (gosh..from Elite School some more).

Recently, i have received several calls from parents on my thoughts on this matter. I am glad to have talked to their child and keep their faith in their Chemistry. =) Let’s work hard together.

Students, if you are reading this post – i just want to let you know that there is more than enough time for you to overhaul your Chemistry Grades (for your O Levels). You just need to find the correct method / strategies of learning this subject.

And do not let anyone call you as FAILURE! Cos there is NO SUCH THING as FAILURE! You did not do well because of the wrong methods that you used for learning. You just need to find the correct method.

Everything Is Possible! – If you set goals and work towards it.

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: “Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail”

PS: Whether you are a Parent / Students / Teacher / Tutor, do leave me a comment on your thoughts. I would love to hear from you.

As a Chemistry student, the first few things that you need to know is definitely the position of elements in the Periodic Table. To anyone that come across chemistry in their lifes, the Periodic Table is likened to the “Bible of Chemistry” – you need to understand at least:

• Position of Elements in Periodic Table
• Definition of Group Numbers
• Definition of Period
• Atomic Number
• Mass Number

All this have been discussed before in earlier posts, especially the Periodic Table Mini Series.

Many students that are new to Chemistry, must be feeling that Chemistry is such a boring abstract subject…In fact, Chemistry is very interesting if you know the concepts well.. and for Periodic Table, there is a video / song known as “The Element Song” by Tom Lehrer that has very high page views in Youtube.

Check this out:

Interesting yeah??!!??

And if you want to know how some of the elements really look like in everyday lifes, check out another awesome video below:

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