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...

Word of the Day #54: Surquidry

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...

Introduction to my book on 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 the introduction: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ I...

Tip of the Week #262: Don’t Wait for Motivation

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. ...