Tip of the Week #265: Git an Editer

Git an Editer Last weak, I sent owt an email with a mispeled wurd.  Ironikly, I titled the email “Chose your words carefully.”  It was suposed to bee “Choose your words carefully.”   This week, I am beeng a bit mur karefool. Mispeling wurds can bee humileeating.  ...

Tip of the Week #264: Choose Your Words Carefully

This may sound a little woo-woo.  But, I believe what I am about to write is extremely practical.  Call it “practical woo-woo” if you like.  Practiwoo, maybe? Anyway, the older I get, the more I believe our words become our reality. We have all heard some variation of...

Word of the Day #56: Factotum

Factotum: Someone who does it all.   This word came up in a Latin class a few days ago.  A factotum is a handy jack of all trades.  A factotum is the kind of person we all need around.   Alfred, for example, is Batman’s factotum.  He keeps Batman supplied.  Would...

How I rediscovered goal-setting

Last year I wrote a book on goal setting.  I am now in the process of editing that book.  As I edit, I will post excerpts here on my blog.  This is from chapter one: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ When I...

Tip of the Week #263: My Favorite Books

Not too long ago, I posted a list of some of my favorite movies.  I am adding to the list from time to time.  It’s here: https://dwanethomas.com/my-favorite-movies/.  Many of you responded with your own recommendations.  I am sure I will be adding movies for a...

Words matter.

“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...