by Dwane | Nov 19, 2022 | Education, Motivation
“Words matter. They help us define meaning. We think with words. We learn with words. Words are the fundamental tools we use for communicating. If we use them well, we can cut and shape and polish our ideas precisely and beautifully. If we use them sloppily we put...
by Dwane | Nov 10, 2022 | Motivation
“One forgets words as one forgets names. One’s vocabulary needs constant fertilizing or it will die.” – Evelyn Waugh Want to boost your vocabulary? You may like Word up!
by Dwane | Nov 1, 2022 | Ebook, Motivation
This year, I wrote another book. A book on goal-setting. Right now, I am in the process of editing. I am guessing it will take me a few weeks. As I edit, I will post sections as blog posts. As for the title, I am still tossing some ideas around. For now, I will...
by Dwane | Aug 5, 2021 | Motivation, The Future
Every few months, I edit, or add to this post, and then re-post it. Here we go again. College, for me, was a waste of time. I naively did what I was told. I did what every high school graduate was supposed to do. I went to college. It was a four-year delay of...
by Dwane | Jan 26, 2021 | Motivation, The Future
College, for me, was a waste of time. I naively did what I was told. I did what every high school graduate was supposed to do. I went to college. It was a four-year delay of game. At least that’s all it was. I have friends and family who are now strapped...
by Dwane | Sep 22, 2020 | Education, Motivation, The Future
I received an interesting question from one of my students. I was at youth group tonight (mine meets on Monday nights) and I was thinking about something that you had said in the Harry Potter class. At least I think it was in the Harry Potter class. Maybe it was...