Category Archives: Goals

Strive for Understanding Principals and Concepts

Posted on 25 October 2022 by Wayne Cook

When learning something new, always strive to understand the why behind the basic principles and concepts. Too often I see students cram for a test only to forget everything after the test is completed. If you strive for understanding the … Continue reading →

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Be Your Best

Posted on 2 August 2022 by Wayne Cook

“Be your best self, everyone else is taken.” There is only one you in the world. Find your strengths, and build on them. Continue reading →

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Students, Strive to Be an Individual

Posted on 6 February 2021 by Wayne Cook

I am into my fifth decade of teaching in various forms. The one constant in all of that time is that each student is an individual with unique needs and learning styles. It is impossible to meet all the needs … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Career

Posted on 12 September 2019 by Wayne Cook

In order to choose a good career with which you will be happy, start looking at your options early in your schooling. There are several aspects to consider. One of the most important is researching whether the area is increasing … Continue reading →

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Be Our Best

Posted on 9 December 2018 by Wayne Cook

What is important to each of us? What do we want to do with our lives and for what do we want to be remembered when we leave this world? I want to live as long and as healthy as … Continue reading →

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Make a Choice

Posted on 17 August 2018 by Wayne Cook

When we are young, we too often think that life will go on forever. It will not. People age. We each have choices we are given once. Keeping our options open only means we are making a choice. And often, … Continue reading →

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Be the Author of Your Own Life

Posted on 18 June 2018 by Wayne Cook

We are the author of our own lives. How will we live to our fullest? None of us knows what is going to happen in the future. We may plan and we may have a good idea especially if we … Continue reading →

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This Is Me

Posted on 5 May 2018 by Wayne Cook

This has been an awesome year. I really enjoy teaching. It is such a blessing to watch students grow and understand new concepts. When given a chance, everyone wants to learn something new and to be the best person each … Continue reading →

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“I Am”

Posted on 8 February 2018 by Wayne Cook

I am is the most powerful phrase in the English language. What follows those words determine what thoughts we each have about ourselves. The words following can be derogatory, learning, hopeful, humble, egotistical, or some combination. The choice is ours. … Continue reading →

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Do You Really Want to Work for a Large Corporation?

Posted on 24 September 2017 by Wayne Cook

Hewlett-Packard and Tektronix, two companies for whom I have worked, were once garage-shop companies. Most companies start up that way and grow bigger as they reach their goals. The founders of companies care about their companies and the employees, the … Continue reading →

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