by Dwane | Mar 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
“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 | Mar 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Surquidry: Overbearing pride; arrogance Forgot to post for over a month. My surquidry doesn’t want me to admit this, but… who needs surquidry? So, I am back. Surquidry comes from Latin, but it made its way into English via French. In Old French, the word was...
by Dwane | Mar 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 the introduction: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ I...
by Dwane | Mar 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
I have written a book on goal-setting. It is in the editing process now. This is from the book: Do not wait for motivation Many people wait for motivation before they take action. I recommend not doing this. Do not wait for motivation. Motivation follows action. ...
by Dwane | Feb 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Late in life, I am learning to snowboard and ski. Never got to do this stuff when I was younger, so I am doing it now. Mid-life crisis, I suppose. Around Nashville, there are not many places to snowboard. You can learn in Ober Gatlinburg, about four and a half...
by Dwane | Feb 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
I read this article every year. I read it because I need to be reminded. I read it because it’s brilliant. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Picture this. You’re driving down the highway with your...
