In computer programming, WYSIWYG (pronounced “wiz-ee-wig”) is an acronym for “what you see is what you get.” A WYSIWYG editor or program allows a developer to see what the end result will look like while it is being created. Acronyms and mnemonic devices are great techniques to help remember and recall information. Mantras are also…
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Consistency is everything. This will not come as a shock to most people, but it is amazing how often we forget this simple principle. Passion, intensity, focus, and innovative ideas are important ingredients for achievement. They are all supporting characters in the success formula, but it is the smaller, habitual actions and routines that take…
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I love the starting of a new year. It is a time of renewal and gratitude, a time to reflect on the previous year and make decisions for the future. It feels like a fresh slate waiting for me to write on it whatever I want. To usher in the new year, I thought I’d…
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I really enjoy Rob Bell’s podcast, The Robcast. “So good!” as he likes to say. He’s an entertaining storyteller and an engaging interviewer. He also laughs at his own jokes, which I find amusing. On a recent show (Episode 122, if I recall), he was talking about how isolating it can feel when we are…
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This summer I watched an amazing feat of architectural engineering just outside my bedroom window. A colony of wasps built a nest up under the eaves, protected from the wind and rain. I’m not a fan of wasps, or stinging insects in general. To be honest, my first instinct was to wait until nightfall and spray…
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