Blog
As time goes on, our interests change. Here’s a collection of several of my interests.
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Fire Alarms and Team Dynamics: What Your Reaction Reveals About You
Read Time: 2 minutesNot that long ago we had a false fire alarm go off in our building. Before we learned it was a malfunction, our company exited the building. Everybody was safe, including our neighbors. I thought about how everyone in our company reacted when the alarm went off. When a fire alarm goes off in a…
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How to Set the Subject and Content of an Email Using mailto: in Code
Read Time: 2 minutesWhen creating websites or applications, it’s often useful to enable users to send emails directly from the interface. The mailto: protocol is a simple way to create a clickable link that opens a user’s default email client with a pre-defined subject, body content, and more. This is a convenient and straightforward method to guide the…
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Quote Exploration: The Fastest Way to Get It Done is to Get It Done
Read Time: 4 minutesOne of the many unique video shoots was at Talladega Superspeedway. My producer and I flew to Alabama to interview a driver as part of a video sponsorship AND display some of the excitement that is Talladega. Speed, professionalism, fun and…sponsorships. The entire time we we there, we had a limo driver named Ed. He…
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Understanding AR vs. VR vs. MR vs. XR: A Breakdown of Extended Reality Technologies
Read Time: 4 minutesTerms like AR, VR, MR, and XR are often used to describe new ways of interacting with the world around us. While these acronyms may seem confusing at first, they all fall under the umbrella of “Extended Reality” (XR). Let’s dive into each technology to better understand what they are, how they differ, and where…
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Was William Shakespeare Dyslexic? Exploring the Theory Behind the Bard’s Brilliant Mind
Read Time: 3 minutesWhether it was his ability to tap in to teenage angst, provide intelligent sarcasm or paint a picture for the tragedy of love, I have LOVED reading Shakespeare since I was introduced to his work in high school. I didn’t find it difficult to break down his works, even though to some it was confusing…
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Get Curious, Not Furious: A New Approach to Coworkers and Life Situations
Read Time: 3 minutesWhen life throws challenges your way or a coworker rubs you the wrong way, it’s easy to get frustrated. Anger feels like the natural response when things don’t go as expected. However, adopting the mindset of “get curious, not furious” can radically change how you approach difficult situations. This phrase encourages you to replace frustration…
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Creating a Responsive Div with Padding and Text
Read Time: < 1 minuteHere is some code to create a responsive div with purple background, white text, and centered formatting: Style: .testimonial { background-color: #693591; /* Purple background color */ color: #fff; /* White text color */ padding: 20px; margin: 20px; font-family: ‘Georgia’, serif; /* Font style */ font-size: 1.2rem; /* Adjust font size as needed */ line-height:…
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The Myth of Multi-Tasking: Why It’s Really Attention Shifting
Read Time: 3 minutesMulti-tasking is often seen as a badge of honor—a skill that allows us to juggle multiple responsibilities and stay ahead. But science reveals a different story. Multi-tasking, it turns out, is a myth. What we’re really doing when we think we’re multi-tasking is something called attention shifting, and it’s far less productive than we might…
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The Value of Presence: Choosing What (and Who) to Keep in Your Life
Read Time: 3 minutesReflecting on the value of quiet presence helps us make more intentional choices about what and who we keep in, yet still hold a special place? Like the lights in an office that rarely get turned on, their presence can provide comfort, reminding us that not everything in life needs to be constantly active to…
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The Art and Benefits of Time Boxing
Read Time: 3 minutesManaging time effectively is crucial for achieving personal and professional goals. One powerful organizational technique that has gained popularity is time boxing. This method involves allocating fixed time periods to specific tasks, helping individuals stay focused and productive. In this article, we will explore the how-to and benefits of time boxing, along with examples of…
