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Goals: Dream Big
Dream big We are going to create a checklist based on our three main goals. Ā We already have a healthy goal. Ā We will create a wealthy goal, and a wise goal, as well. Our goals are based on Benjamin Franklinās quote. Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy,...
Tip of the Week #274: Supercharge Your Day With Checklists
If you have repetitive tasks in your daily schedule, I recommend using a checklist. Sitting down to write a checklist may seem like a waste of time, but I have found the opposite to be true.Ā In fact, I get more done with a checklist than I do without one.Ā Checklists...
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Tip of the Week #273: How to sell an Ebook online
The question I receive most is not, āHow did you learn Latin?āĀ Instead, the question I get most is,Ā āHow did you learn to make a living online?ā The answer is complicated.Ā To answer, I am writing a book. For years, I have watched in dismay as digital marketers have...
Pes, pedes and peditis confusion.
I received this question: The declension of the noun pedes is confusing us majorly. In the charts (which are usually so handy) rex is declined so differently. Where does the extra "it" come from? Pedes--pedITis--pedITi--etc. Thanks for any help you can give us! Here...
Spanish One and Two
I am getting lots of questions about the online Spanish class I will be teaching in the Fall. Just so everyone knowsā¦ I am still learning Spanish. Ā I am simply inviting everyone to learn along with me.Ā Last year, online, I took students throughĀ Madrigal's Magic Key...
Word of the Day #87: Anomalous
Anomalous Abnormal, differing from the norm, the standard, or the usual way of doing things. Anomalous is the adjective form of anomaly. Anomalous comes from the Greek words į¼Ī½ (an), meaning ānotā and į½Ī¼ĻĻ (homos) meaning āsameā.Ā Synonyms include atypical, divergent,...
Goals: Start slowly
Inch by inch We are about to create a healthy checklist.Ā Before we begin constructing a checklist, keep this in mind.Ā I built a checklist to give myself the life I wanted to live. I want this for you, too.Ā I want you to live the life you want to live.Ā Ā I truly...
Word of the Day #86: Anomaly
Anomaly Something differing from the usual pattern.Ā A peculiarity, an abnormality.Ā A deviation from the normal.Ā An outlier. Synonyms include aberration, deviation, oddity, and rarity. Anomaly comes from the Greek words į¼Ī½ (an), meaning ānotā and į½Ī¼ĻĻ (homos)...
Goals: Healthy
When I write my own personal goals, I base them on Benjamin Franklinās model. āEarly to bed, Early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.ā Over the next three chapters, we will build a healthy goal, a wealthy goal, and a wise goal. Since Mr. Franklin started...
Word of the Day #85: Atavistic
Atavistic An atavistic trait is a trait you picked up from your ancestors.Ā It skipped a generation, or two, though.Ā Your parents did not have this trait.Ā Atavistic traits disappear for a time only to show up later.Ā For example, āHe has an atavistic temper.Ā It...
Word of the Day #84: Arachnoleptic fit
Arachnoleptic fit: The wild fit you throw right after you walk through a spider web. Arachnoleptic fit is a made-up word. My mom sent it to me. Itās a useful made-up word though. I nearly wiped out once after biking through a spider web. I threw an arachnoleptic fit...
Tip of the Week #272: I Did Not Read the Terms of Service
If you are like me (and, I know I am) you likely do not read the terms of service. We are supposed to read the terms of service.Ā We know we should.Ā But, do we? Speaking for myself,Ā I admit, IĀ rarely read the terms of service.Ā Lawyers write the terms.Ā The documents...
Goals: Pick Something
Last year I wrote a book on goal setting.Ā I am now in the process of editing that book.Ā As I edit, I will post excerpts here on my blog.Ā This is from chapter three: _______________________________________________________________________________________________...
Word of the Day #83: Saturnalian
Yesterday, I posted the word Saturnine, meaning gloomy. Oddly enough, today's word has the exact opposite meaning. Saturnalian: Riotously merry, overindulgentĀ Ā How did these two similar words end up with opposite definitions?Ā Saturnine meaning gloomy, derives from...
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