Now this is a deep topic that runs into clowns. Listen/watch link below

IF SPEAKING KINDLY TO PLANTS HELPS THEM GROW IMAGINE WHAT SPEAKING KINDLY TO HUMANS CAN DO.

?? words are so powerful ?? ?? What our mind hears it holds on to. Just by saying words out loud, your brain holds onto the word, how it was said and the feeling around it. Your words are more important than you know! To yourself, your family, colleagues, staff, the barista making your coffee, the ticketing agent at the airport AND your clients! ?? Our bodies can FEEL words. And our brain will associate words and feelings. ?? Be kind and give grace to yourself and those around you. The age old statement of “Everyone is going through something” holds so true. Especially in todays day and age. A simple hello with a smile could change someone’s day. Even if it feels weird, smile at yourself in the mirror. Speak to yourself with kindness. Use words of empowerment and growth when interacting with yourself and others. ? I spoke my children’s affirmations to them every night from the day they were born until they could speak them on their own. I remind them every night to say them. And on the extra hard days we say them in the mirror together. ?? Words are one of the most powerful tools in the world. Use them wisely.

Brilliant post about the impact of the words we choose! Please listen carefully!

The Power of Language: What Are You Planting in Your Mind? Every word we speak to ourselves is like planting a seed in the garden of our minds. Some seeds grow into confidence, resilience, and positivity, while others cultivate doubt, fear, and negativity. Jay Shetty recently reminded me of the importance of being mindful of the language we use, not just with others but with ourselves. The words we choose shape our mindset, influence our decisions, and ultimately define how we perceive our own potential. Think about it: - Are you speaking to yourself with encouragement or criticism? - Are you planting seeds of growth or holding yourself back with limiting beliefs? We need to stop being our own harshest critics and start becoming our strongest supporters. By consciously replacing negativity with words of kindness, we create a mental environment where we can thrive. So here’s a challenge for all of us: Next time you catch yourself thinking, “I’m not good enough,” try reframing it to, “I’m learning and growing every day.” Instead of, “This is impossible,” say, “I’ll find a way to make this happen.”* Your words are powerful. Use them wisely to build yourself up, not break yourself down. Let’s all commit to being more intentional with our self-talk, because when we nurture our inner dialogue with positivity, we set ourselves up for success. #Mindset #SelfTalk #PersonalGrowth #Positivity

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BONUS #2 - Kevin Kildea: Cooking with Geeks Math major, teaching certificate, minor in radio and production Likes a beer called “Final Absolution” Joke about mathematicians and sheep Bert blew up Michael Jackson in college. Editing vs. splicing. Tape vs film. Audio vs. video. Math homework is easier to grade than history or English. “Don’t teach your students what they can look up on Google.” Teach students how to think, how to find answers, and how to problem solve. Fighting AI doing homework. The student body has changed – they already know so much. Be a teacher, not a teller. Don’t solve the problem for them. MIT sent him a letter thanking him for being an influence on a student’s life. The greatest roofing story. Bribing Kevin with chicken wings. Kevin and Bert make desserts for the potluck, we don’t buy them. Kevin makes awesome French onion soup. Bert makes great wings – and shares a secret. Working together for a common goal applies throughout life www.dexterityeng.com? ?

And, all it has taken is just a week for me to lessen this bitterness, given all the buzz around the new kid on the block. Well, not really, but it took DeepSeek to give hope to a wider set of people, and also hint at the fact that we can do much better when there is a human factor to guide. Even if in a very pale manner. On the other hand, it's also very obvious that most of the rag-tag of solutions are so superficial, that only a very handful of folks with deep technical (and math) knowledge in the world will lead their organizations, communities, and countries into a different orbit that will be hard to catch up with if we do not start now. At least, now? Those "challenge accepted" knee-jerk responses just don't count. Our CEOs have to really demonstrate that the E (executive) is not just a decorative part of their titles.

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