Word of the Day #44: Lawfare

Lawfare The use of the judicial system against one’s opponents Lawfare, a portmanteau word, is a combination of law and warfare. C.S. Lewis once pointed out that we live under something like administrative lawfare.  “I live in the Managerial Age, in a world of...

Word of the Day #43: Portmanteau

I like portmanteau words. If you have no idea what I am talking about, let me explain.   A portmanteau was once a traveling case for clothing.  Once you reached your destination, it could double as a small piece of furniture.   The word comes from the French...

How to become an expert (book excerpt)

I have written a book on goal setting.  I am now in the process of editing the book.  This is an excerpt. ================================================= How to become an expert Expert, experiment, and experience all come from the same Latin word.  The word is...

Tip of the Week #256: Why You Need a Deadline

Perhaps you have heard of Parkinson’s Law.  Parkinson’s Law states that work expands to fill the time allowed. We have all experienced this. Give yourself the weekend to finish that report for school, and it will take the entire weekend. Give yourself only Saturday to...

Word of the Day #42: Vindictive

Vindictive: vengeful; given to revenge. Sometimes Latin and English get along quite well.  A Latin word and an English word will find themselves in complete agreement.   Vindictive comes from the Latin noun vindicta, meaning vengeance. Someone with a vindictive spirit...