I Will Study and Get Ready and Perhaps My Time Will Come
Abraham Lincoln’s oft‑quoted maxim, “I will study and get ready and perhaps my time will come,” is highlighted as a timeless reminder that preparation precedes opportunity. The post links the quote to Dale Carnegie’s praise of Lincoln’s humility and to John Wooden’s coaching philosophy, illustrating how leaders across eras stress disciplined study. It also weaves in related proverbs and productivity tools, suggesting that consistent learning and patience are essential for personal and professional growth. The author invites readers to reflect on how they apply this mindset in their own lives.
Thermocline
The post explains the thermocline as the ocean zone where temperature drops sharply below the sun‑warmed mixed layer, typically beginning tens of metres down and extending to about 1,000 m. It notes that the gradient is strongest in tropical and temperate...
A Walk in the Wind: Uitwaaien
The blog introduces "uitwaaien," a Dutch practice of walking or cycling in strong wind to clear the mind. It explains the word’s literal roots—*uit* (out) and *waaien* (to blow)—and shares personal anecdotes from coastal England and the Netherlands. The post...