Why Reading and Writing Are Crucial to Lifelong Learning
Thanks to the internet, information is abundant and ceaselessly flowing. Becoming overwhelmed with the sheer amount of media available to us, it can become paralyzing to figure out what information we should focus on consuming. So, refining our approach to education can not only enhance our knowledge, but help us to carve our own personalized […]
Ask For Advice, Get Money Twice
“Ask for money, you get advice, ask for advice, get money twice.” – Pitbull Yes, this quote is from the very Pitbull you believe I’m referring to, the rapper from Miami, Florida. The quote is literally from the opening lines of “Feel This Moment,” the fourth single from his Global Warming album. This is excellent […]
Expert Tips for Proofreading Your Writing
Some people may seem to be born editors. But, like the craft of writing itself, proofreading is an acquired skill that with enough practice can be mastered. Whether you aspire to be the best possible article writer or dream of being a published author, proofreading is a skill you must develop. Here are 8 expert […]
What Good is Potential Without Courage?
“One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.” – Maya Angelou Maya Angelou once said, “One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential.” With courage comes the ability […]
It’s Never Too Late to Learn Wisdom
“It is better to learn wisdom late than never to learn it at all.” – Sherlock Holmes, from Arthur Conan Doyle’s Holmes short story, The Man with the Twisted Lip. While I’ve always been a fan of the Sherlock Holmes mystery stories, since reading the DK Big Ideas Book about Sherlock Holmes, I’ve gained new […]
Why a Photo is Made, And Not Just Taken
“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” – Ansel Adams This quote is from Ansel Adams, one of the 20th century’s most acclaimed photographers. It’s one of my favorite quotes about photography, because it highlights the fact that a photo is made as much as it is taken. Many people focus too much on […]
Luck is the Residue of Design
“Luck is the residue of design.” – Branch Rickey, legendary baseball general manager Branch Rickey is most famous for being the general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers who signed Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to become a regular player in Major League Baseball. In baseball circles, though, he’s perhaps even more famous for inventing what […]
Talent is a Terrible Thing to Waste
“Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.” – Stephen King Human beings are blessed with one sort of talent or another. Some are great at public speaking. Others are great at composing music. Still others are very good at writing essays; […]
What I’ve Learned About Diversions and Distractions
Many diversions can be quite enjoyable, serving their purpose in the name of work-life harmony. Indulging in hobbies and other recreational activities is necessary for all of us to maintain our overall well-being. We all lose ourselves in a good book, become mesmerized by a favorite TV show, or succumb to the rapturous embrace of […]