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+# Documentation Process for Productivity System
+
+## Introduction
+
+- Explain the importance of documentation in a productivity system.
+- Highlight how documentation enhances organization, collaboration, and clarity.
+
+## Identify Folder Documentation Needs
+
+- Explain the criteria for selecting folders that require documentation.
+- Discuss the factors to consider, such as complexity, multiple contributors, or specific requirements.
+
+## Document Template Creation
+
+- Discuss the creation of a standardized document template for folder documentation.
+- Highlight the sections to include, such as folder overview, purpose of files, folder structure, naming conventions, collaboration guidelines, and documentation updates.
+
+## Building Folder Documentation
+
+### Folder Overview
+
+1. Describe the purpose and significance of the folder.
+2. Explain how it contributes to the overall productivity system.
+
+### Purpose of Files
+
+1. Detail the types of files stored in the folder.
+2. Explain how these files align with the category or focus area.
+3. Provide examples to illustrate the importance of these files.
+
+### Folder Structure
+
+1. Outline the subfolders or sections within the folder.
+2. Describe the purpose of each subfolder and its organization.
+
+### Naming Conventions
+
+1. Specify the naming convention for files within the folder.
+2. Provide the format, elements, and guidelines for consistent naming.
+3. Offer examples to demonstrate the naming convention.
+
+### Collaboration Guidelines
+
+1. Explain how collaboration should take place within the folder.
+2. Define preferred communication methods and collaboration tools.
+3. Highlight any specific instructions or permissions for collaboration.
+
+### Documentation Updates
+
+1. Emphasize the need for regular updates to the documentation.
+2. Encourage reviewing and revising the documentation as the folder evolves.
+
+## Communicating the Benefits
+
+- Discuss the advantages of having comprehensive folder documentation.
+- Highlight how it enhances understanding, collaboration, and productivity.
+
+## Sharing and Implementation
+
+- Explain how to make the documentation easily accessible to team members or contributors.
+- Discuss the process of sharing and communicating the documentation guidelines.
+
+## Conclusion
+
+- Summarize the importance of folder documentation in your productivity system.
+- Encourage the ongoing use and maintenance of the documentation to maximize its benefits.

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+# Effective Flashcard Design: Principles and Applications
+
+## Section 1: Learning Principles
+
+### Minimalism
+
+**Principle:** One question or idea per card to avoid information overload.
+**Application:** The flashcard's title or primary heading should be the question or idea. Break down complex concepts into multiple simple flashcards. Keep definitions or explanations brief.
+**Example:** Instead of one card for "The stages of photosynthesis", create separate cards for each stage.
+
+### Visual Hierarchy
+
+**Principle:** Use typography, color, and layout to guide the reader's eye and make information easy to scan.
+**Application:** Use different font sizes for headings and body text. Use bullet points and numbered lists. Highlight key terms in bold or italics. Use color sparingly to emphasize important elements.
+
+### Consistency
+
+**Principle:** Consistent formatting enhances usability and understanding.
+**Application:** Use a style guide or template for flashcards. Include standards for fonts, colors, and layouts, and for structuring and presenting information.
+**Example:** Standardize the color scheme and font types across all flashcards for a uniform look.
+
+### Use of Images
+
+**Principle:** Images should enhance understanding, not distract or clutter.
+**Application:** Use images to illustrate concepts. Ensure images are clear, appropriately sized, and related to the content. Use original diagrams or pictures where possible. Be mindful of copyright and attribution for images.
+
+### Color Coding
+
+**Principle:** Colors can categorize and help retrieve information.
+**Application:** Use different color backgrounds or text for flashcards on different topics or question types. Use a limited number of colors to avoid confusion. Ensure colors are accessible to all users, including those with color blindness.
+
+### Spacing
+
+**Principle:** White space improves readability and comprehension.
+**Application:** Leave ample space around text and between elements on the card. This includes line-height for a comfortable reading experience.
+
+### Font Choice
+
+**Principle:** Fonts should be easy to read.
+**Application:** Use standard, easy-to-read fonts like Arial, Helvetica, or Times New Roman. Sans-serif fonts work well for headings and short text, while serif fonts are good for longer text. Keep font size in the range of 12-16 points for body text and 18-30 points for headings.
+
+### Interleaving
+
+**Principle:** Mixing different kinds of problems or material can improve learning.
+**Application:** Shuffle your flashcards or create and study decks that include a variety of questions or topics. Use tags in Anki to categorize your cards, then use custom study sessions to review a mixture of cards from different tags.
+
+### Testing Effect
+
+**Principle:** Recalling an answer strengthens memory.
+**Application:** Actively use your flashcards. Try to recall the answer before you flip the card. Consider using cloze deletion or fill-in-the-blank questions for advanced testing.
+
+### Spacing Effect
+
+**Principle:** Spacing study out over time improves learning.
+**Application:** Review your flashcards regularly, but not all at once. Consider using a flashcard app with spaced repetition. In Anki, adjust the intervals for individual cards to suit your learning speed and the difficulty of the material.
+
+## Section 2: HTML and CSS for Anki Cards
+
+### Text Formatting:
+
+- `<b></b>` for **bold** text
+- `<i></i>` for _italic_ text
+- `<u></u>` for underline
+- `<s></s>` or `<strike></strike>` for strikethrough
+- `<sup></sup>` for superscript
+- `<sub></sub>` for subscript
+- `<pre></pre>` for preformatted text (preserves spaces and line breaks)
+- `<code></code>` for code
+- `<small></small>` for smaller text
+- `<em></em>` for emphasized text
+- `<strong></strong>` for important text
+- `<mark></mark>` for highlighted text
+
+### Lists:
+
+- `<ul></ul>` for unordered lists
+- `<ol></ol>` for ordered lists
+- `<li></li>` for list items
+
+### Links and Images:
+
+- `<a href=""></a>` for links
+- `<img src="" />` for images
+
+### Headings:
+
+- `<h1></h1>` to `<h6></h6>` for headings
+
+### Other Elements:
+
+- `<div></div>` for divisions or sections
+- `<span></span>` for span of text
+- `<br />` for line breaks
+- `<hr />` for thematic break (horizontal line)
+- `<table></table>`, `<tr></tr>`, `<th></th>`, and `<td></td>` for tables
+
+### Styling with CSS:
+
+- You can use inline CSS styles with the `style` attribute, for example: `<p style="color:red;"></p>`.
+- Anki also allows you to add global CSS styling in the card types window. For more customization, consider learning about CSS properties like `font-size`, `font-weight`, `color`, `background-color`, `margin`, `padding`, and `border`.
+
+# Effective Flashcard Design: Principles and Applications
+
+## Section 1: Learning Principles
+
+### Minimalism
+
+**Principle:** One question or idea per card to avoid information overload.
+
+**Application:** The flashcard's title or primary heading should be the question or idea. Break down complex concepts into multiple simple flashcards. Keep definitions or explanations brief.
+
+**Example:** Instead of one card for "The stages of photosynthesis", create separate cards for each stage.
+
+### Visual Hierarchy
+
+**Principle:** Use typography, color, and layout to guide the reader's eye and make information easy to scan.
+
+**Application:** Use different font sizes for headings and body text. Use bullet points and numbered lists. Highlight key terms in bold or italics. Use color sparingly to emphasize important elements.
+
+### Consistency
+
+**Principle:** Consistent formatting enhances usability and understanding.
+
+**Application:** Use a style guide or template for flashcards. Include standards for fonts, colors, and layouts, and for structuring and presenting information.
+
+**Example:** Standardize the color scheme and font types across all flashcards for a uniform look.
+
+### Use of Images
+
+**Principle:** Images should enhance understanding, not distract or clutter.
+
+**Application:** Use images to illustrate concepts. Ensure images are clear, appropriately sized, and related to the content. Use original diagrams or pictures where possible. Be mindful of copyright and attribution for images.
+
+### Color Coding
+
+**Principle:** Colors can categorize and help retrieve information.
+
+**Application:** Use different color backgrounds or text for flashcards on different topics or question types. Use a limited number of colors to avoid confusion. Ensure colors are accessible to all users, including those with color blindness.
+
+### Spacing
+
+**Principle:** White space improves readability and comprehension.
+
+**Application:** Leave ample space around text and between elements on the card. This includes line-height for a comfortable reading experience.
+
+### Font Choice
+
+**Principle:** Fonts should be easy to read.
+
+**Application:** Use standard, easy-to-read fonts like Arial, Helvetica, or Times New Roman. Sans-serif fonts work well for headings and short text, while serif fonts are good for longer text. Keep font size in the range of 12-16 points for body text and 18-30 points for headings.
+
+### Interleaving
+
+**Principle:** Mixing different kinds of problems or material can improve learning.
+
+**Application:** Shuffle your flashcards or create and study decks that include a variety of questions or topics. Use tags in Anki to categorize your cards, then use custom study sessions to review a mixture of cards from different tags.
+
+### Testing Effect
+
+**Principle:** Recalling an answer strengthens memory.
+
+**Application:** Actively use your flashcards. Try to recall the answer before you flip the card. Consider using cloze deletion or fill-in-the-blank questions for advanced testing.
+
+### Spacing Effect
+
+**Principle:** Spacing study out over time improves learning.
+
+**Application:** Review your flashcards regularly, but not all at once. Consider using a flashcard app with spaced repetition. In Anki, adjust the intervals for individual cards to suit your learning speed and the difficulty of the material.
+
+## Section 2: Anki-Specific Tips
+
+### Using LaTeX for Math Formulas:
+
+If you're studying a subject that involves complex math formulas, consider using LaTeX. Here's an example of how to input the quadratic formula:
+
+```latex
+[latex]x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}[/latex]
+```
+
+### Adding Sound Files:
+
+For language learning, Anki allows you to add sound files to your cards, which can be beneficial for improving pronunciation and comprehension skills.
+
+## Section 3: HTML and CSS for Anki Cards
+
+### Text Formatting:
+
+- `<b></b>` for **bold** text
+- `<i></i>` for _italic_ text
+- `<u></u>` for underline
+- `<s></s>` or `<strike></strike>` for strikethrough
+- `<sup></sup>` for superscript
+- `<sub></sub>` for subscript
+- `<pre></pre>` for preformatted text (preserves spaces and line breaks)
+- `<code></code>` for code
+- `<small></small>` for smaller text
+- `<em></em>` for emphasized text
+- `<strong></strong>` for important text
+- `<mark></mark>` for highlighted text
+
+### Lists:
+
+- `<ul></ul>` for unordered lists
+- `<ol></ol>` for ordered lists
+- `<li></li>` for list items
+
+### Links and Images:
+
+- `<a href=""></a>` for links
+- `<img src="" />` for images
+
+### Headings:
+
+- `<h1></h1>` to `<h6></h6>` for headings
+
+### Other Elements:
+
+- `<div></div>` for divisions or sections
+- `<span></span>` for span of text
+- `<br />` for line breaks
+- `<hr />` for thematic break (horizontal line)
+- `<table></table>`, `<tr></tr>`, `<th></th>`, and `<td></td>` for tables
+
+### Explanation of Elements:
+
+- `<div>` vs `<span>`: `<div>` is a block-level element, while `<span>` is an inline element.
+- `<em>` and `<i>`, `<strong>` and `<b>`: `<em>` and `<strong>` tags are used to emphasize text, changing its meaning, while `<i>` and `<b>` are used for stylistic changes.
+
+### Styling with CSS:
+
+- Inline CSS styles with the `style` attribute: `<p style="color:red;"></p>`
+- Anki also allows global CSS styling in the Card Types window. CSS properties like `font-size`, `font-weight`, `color`, `background-color`, `margin`, `padding`, and `border`.
+
+### CSS Basics:
+
+- **Inline CSS:** Applied directly within the HTML element.
+- **Internal CSS:** Included within the `<head>` section of the HTML document.
+- **External CSS:** Included as a separate file (with a .css extension).
+
+```
+
+```

random/personal/Efficient Categorization Using ChatGPT to Organize Your Knowledge Database with Hashtags.md

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+Please classify that information into one or more of the following hashtags: #GeneralKnowledge, #History, #Science, #Technology, #Arts, #Geography, #Economy, #Politics, #Health, #Environment, #Education, #Psychology, #Philosophy, #Culture, #Languages, #PersonalDevelopment, #Career, #Travel, #Entertainment, #Sports and give me the hashtags in csv format
+
+Article Title: [Insert Article Title] Article Summary: [Insert Article Summary or a Brief Description]
+
+What are the most suitable hashtags for this article?"
+
+By providing the article's title and a brief summary or description, you can help ChatGPT accurately identify the relevant hashtags for your article. Remember to replace the placeholders with the actual information for each new article you add to your knowledge database.
+
+
+#Technology, #Education, #PersonalDevelopment, #Productivity

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+## Comprehensive Font Guide for SMMA and Content Creation
+
+### Serif Fonts
+
+#### 1. Georgia
+- **Classification**: Transitional Serif
+- **Popular Usage**: Web and print text, especially at small sizes
+- **Best Practices**: Ideal for long text and small sizes, as well as on-screen reading
+- **Web Safety**: Excellent, default font in most browsers
+- **Optimal Size Range**: Any size, particularly strong in small to medium print
+- **Variations**: Georgia Pro
+- **Commercial Usage**: Free for commercial use
+
+<!-- Other serif fonts like Palatino, Baskerville, etc. -->
+
+### Sans-Serif Fonts
+
+#### 1. Arial
+- **Classification**: Neo-grotesque Sans-serif
+- **Popular Usage**: Body text, signage, screen use
+- **Best Practices**: Versatile across print and digital, suitable for body and header text
+- **Web Safety**: Excellent, default font in most browsers
+- **Optimal Size Range**: Any size
+- **Variations**: Arial MT, Arial Rounded
+- **Commercial Usage**: Free for commercial use
+
+<!-- Other sans-serif fonts like Verdana, Calibri, etc. -->
+
+### Monospaced Fonts
+
+#### 1. Courier
+- **Classification**: Monospaced
+- **Popular Usage**: Screenplays, coding, documents requiring fixed width
+- **Best Practices**: Ideal for situations where fixed-width is beneficial
+- **Web Safety**: Good, common on many systems
+- **Optimal Size Range**: Any size
+- **Variations**: Courier New, Courier Prime
+- **Commercial Usage**: Free for commercial use
+
+<!-- Other monospaced fonts like Monaco, Consolas, etc. -->
+
+### Display Fonts
+
+#### 1. Impact
+- **Classification**: Sans-serif, Display
+- **Popular Usage**: Headlines, posters, memes
+- **Best Practices**: Best for short texts and large sizes
+- **Web Safety**: Good, available on many systems
+- **Optimal Size Range**: Medium to large sizes
+- **Variations**: N/A
+- **Commercial Usage**: Free for commercial use
+
+<!-- Other display fonts like Cooper Black, Comic Sans, etc. -->

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+### James McKenna
+
+### jim.mckenna4@gmail.com
+
+### 720-299-0550
+
+---
+
+## Professional Summary
+
+Accomplished Senior Program Manager with over 20 years of experience in networking implementation, infrastructure upgrades, and data center migrations. Proven track record in project management, team leadership, and stakeholder communication. Seeking a challenging position to leverage my skills in program planning, resource allocation, risk management, and process optimization.
+
+## Key Achievements
+
+- Successfully managed a $30M IT infrastructure refresh project, resulting in a 35% increase in network performance and 25% reduction in maintenance costs
+- Led a multi-site data center consolidation project that decreased operational costs by 30% and improved resource utilization by 40%
+- Oversaw the implementation of an enterprise-wide network security upgrade, enhancing system security by 50% and reducing security incidents by 60%
+- Directed the deployment of a company-wide SD-WAN solution, reducing WAN costs by 45% and improving network resiliency and performance by 30%
+
+## Professional Experience
+
+**Senior Technical Program Manager, Charter Communications | Englewood, CO | Oct 2021-Present**
+
+- Successfully managed a $30M IT infrastructure refresh project, resulting in a 35% increase in network performance and 25% reduction in maintenance costs
+- Streamlined processes and documentation for residential and commercial voice engineering solutions, increasing efficiency across five Agile Scrum Teams
+- Implemented backlog refinement, intra-team dependency management, and standup facilitation, enhancing team productivity
+- Mentored three Scrum Masters and five Scrum Teams, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment
+
+**Technology Delivery Manager, Charter Communications | Englewood, CO | Nov 2017-Sept 2021**
+
+- Led a multi-site data center consolidation project that decreased operational costs by 30% and improved resource utilization by 40%
+- Oversaw proof of concept projects for Advanced Commercial Engineering and Enterprise Engineering Agile Management Office, driving innovation and revenue growth
+- Developed project charter, managed lab build and product testing, and transitioned successful products to production with comprehensive documentation
+
+**Senior Program Manager, Xcel Energy | Denver, CO | Jan 2016-Nov 2017**
+
+- Oversaw the implementation of an enterprise-wide network security upgrade, enhancing system security by 50% and reducing security incidents by 60%
+- Directed a $20M project to upgrade network infrastructure hardware and Avaya VOIP/SIP migration across eight states, enhancing overall network performance
+- Managed diverse teams of Network Engineers, contractors, and vendors, overseeing budgeting, staffing, purchasing, and vendor sourcing
+
+**Consulting Program Manager, Charter Communications | Englewood, CO | Jan 2015-June 2015**
+
+- Coordinated a large-scale cloud migration project for critical applications, achieving a 20% reduction in infrastructure costs and a 15% improvement in application performance
+- Established processes and workflows for Jira ticketing and work management software, improving project tracking and collaboration
+- Managed multiple projects for proof of concept Optical and Wi-Fi engineering teams, driving innovation and expanding service offerings
+
+**Senior Project Manager, Essential Solutions (Contractor to AT&T Global Solutions for TIAA-CREF) | Broomfield, CO | Sep 2011-Sep 2014**
+
+- Directed the deployment of a company-wide SD-WAN solution, reducing WAN costs by 45% and improving network resiliency and performance by 30%
+- Led a complex data center migration from Brocade multi-tier switched environment to Cisco Nexus Top of Rack infrastructure, enhancing network efficiency
+- Managed engineering staff, cabling infrastructure, change management processes, and project updates, ensuring seamless project execution
+
+**Principal, RJS Construction and Remodeling | Colorado | Sep 2009-Sep 2011**
+
+- Managed all aspects of construction business, achieving consistent growth and customer satisfaction through marketing, sales, SOW/estimates, work crews, purchasing, permits, customer relations, and subcontractors
+
+**Senior Network Analyst, TIAA-CREF | Denver, CO | Oct 1995-Sep 2009**
+
+- Managed the successful integration of IT systems and networks following a major company acquisition, ensuring seamless operations and minimizing downtime
+- Led multiple large-scale projects, including data center relocation, hardware replacement, and Token Ring elimination, modernizing network infrastructure
+- Coordinated installation, configuration, and maintenance of Cisco and Nortel hardware for Denver campus LAN and WAN, ensuring network stability and performance
+
+## Education
+
+- Electrical Engineering Certificate, Albert Merrill School | New York, New York
+- University of Phoenix
+
+## Certifications
+
+- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
+- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
+- ITIL Foundation Certification
+- Project Management Professional (PMP, Expired)
+
+## Core Competencies
+
+- Program Management
+- Senior Level Presentations
+- Vendor Management
+- Business Continuity Planning
+- Technology Optimization
+- Data Center Infrastructure
+- Hiring, Staffing, and Training
+- Contract/SOW Negotiation
+- CSM Certified
+- Network and Data Center Migrations
+- Expense and Capital Budgeting
+- CSPO Certified
+
+## Skills
+
+- Project and program management
+- Networking implementation
+- Infrastructure upgrades
+- Data center migrations
+- Team leadership and collaboration
+- Stakeholder communication
+- Budgeting and financial management
+- Scrum and Agile methodologies
+- Network design and optimization
+- Vendor and contract management
+- ITIL and PMP best practices
+
+References Available upon request.

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+**Jason Davis**  
+Denver, CO | (720) 217-4263 | newton214@gmail.com | LinkedIn: [LinkedIn URL]
+
+---
+
+**Summary:**
+Seasoned Network and Cloud Engineering professional with a 15+ year track record of architecting and deploying scalable network solutions and cloud architectures. Renowned for client-facing and consultative expertise, adept at steering presales initiatives and providing strategic insights that drive business growth. Proficient in leveraging programming and automation to enhance network operations, underpinned by a robust knowledge of DevOps and SRE methodologies.
+
+---
+
+**Certifications:**
+- **Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)** – Cisco, 2023: Validates core networking knowledge and skills.
+- **Cisco Certified DevNet Associate** – Cisco, 2023: Recognizes proficiency in network automation and programmability.
+- **AWS Certified Solutions Architect** – Amazon Web Services, 2023: Affirms expertise in designing distributed systems on AWS.
+- **Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)** – Red Hat, 2023: Demonstrates skills in system administration on Red Hat servers.
+
+---
+
+**Core Skills:**
+- **Networking Mastery**: In-depth expertise with leading network technologies (Cisco, Juniper, Meraki, Brocade, Arista) and proficiency in complex routing protocols and network troubleshooting.
+- **Consulting & Presales Acumen**: Proven capability in engaging clients, delivering compelling solution presentations, and leading technical discussions to close sales.
+- **Strategic Cloud Engineering**: Skilled in implementing AWS services to bolster networking infrastructure, aligning with cloud-first strategies.
+- **Advanced Programming & Automation**: Leveraging Python and Bash for network automation, and utilizing Ansible and Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.
+- **DevOps & SRE Integration**: Adopting DevOps practices and SRE principles to optimize network operations, ensuring high availability and security.
+
+---
+
+**Professional Experience:**
+
+### Consulting System Engineer, TBX, Denver, CO [Date-Present]
+- Spearheaded DevOps integration, delivering technical presentations that highlighted the automation and scalability of TBX's telecom services.
+- Forged synergies between sales and engineering, automating custom Meraki and Fortinet solutions, showcasing depth in cloud and network automation.
+- Advocated for scalable network solutions at industry events, demonstrating broad expertise in DevOps and SRE practices.
+
+### Network Developer Engineer, AWS, Denver, CO [Date-Date]
+- Engineered AWS network architectures, automating resilience and scalability with Python and Terraform, demonstrating deep technical proficiency.
+- Integrated security protocols within AWS deployments via automation, showcasing a strong foundation in cloud security and compliance.
+- Optimized AWS Elastic Load Balancing with a focus on high availability, illustrating skill in complex cloud service reliability.
+
+### Principal Engineer, Verizon, Denver, CO [Date-Date]
+- Delivered SRE-driven strategic insights for IoT and Edge services, emphasizing automation in network infrastructure for robust solutions.
+- Championed collaborative DevOps-driven solutions, ensuring innovative networking practices met industry demands, reflecting broad technical influence.
+- Led Meraki ecosystem's monitoring tool integration, showcasing deep expertise in network visibility and operational efficiency.
+
+### Consulting Engineer III, Zivaro, Denver, CO [Date-Date]
+- Designed and deployed automated network solutions with AWS and Ansible, highlighting deep capabilities in cloud engineering and IaC.
+- Orchestrated cloud migrations to Meraki platforms with a DevOps strategy, demonstrating a broad understanding of cloud integration and minimal disruption techniques.
+- Translated complex business objectives into network strategies, employing automation and cloud solutions, ensuring a strong alignment of technology and business.
+
+### Network Engineer IV, Charter Communications, Denver, CO [Date-Date]
+- Automated legacy network upgrades to modern cloud technologies, enhancing system performance, reliability, and security, showing a deep technical upgrade path.
+- Implemented MP-BGP EVPN VXLAN automation, streamlining operations and cost efficiency, demonstrating deep network engineering skills.
+- Developed automated DNS resilience strategies, ensuring uptime for critical applications, reflecting a deep understanding of network reliability.
+
+### Network Infrastructure & Security Engineer, American Residential Services, Denver, CO [Date-Date]
+- Revamped network infrastructure with advanced IP routing, prioritizing automation for improved performance and resilience, showcasing deep knowledge in advanced networking.
+- Automated Cisco Viptela SD-WAN deployments, improving efficiency and deployment times, demonstrating skill in network automation and optimization.
+- Standardized Fortinet branch office deployments, reflecting a broad application of security and standardization principles.
+
+### Sr Data Center Network Engineer, Kaiser Permanente, Denver, CO [Date-Date]
+- Led a DevOps-centric SDDC methodology adoption, transforming network infrastructure for better agility and cost-effectiveness, showcasing a deep understanding of modern data center strategies.
+- Addressed complex network issues with SDDC and traditional strategies, ensuring optimal performance, reflecting a broad and deep technical skill set.
+- Automated Cisco ACI deployment for improved network policy management and security, demonstrating deep expertise in network segmentation and security.
+
+### Sr Technical Architect, AT&T (Supporting TIAA-CREF), Broomfield, CO [Date-Date]
+- Managed a significant network transformation project with a focus on DevOps and cloud engineering strategies, showcasing a broad impact on infrastructure resilience and performance.
+- Directed and automated large-scale infrastructure upgrades, employing SRE principles for minimal disruption, reflecting a broad application of SRE methodologies.
+- Enhanced security postures through the automation of multi-layered firewall strategies, displaying deep security implementation skills.
+
+### Network Analyst, Atos, Plano, TX [Date-Date]
+- Automated network configuration optimizations using Python and Bash, enhancing system efficiency and accuracy.
+- Integrated IP accounting tools for advanced network analytics, enabling proactive management and optimization.
+- Collaborated on developing network reliability and security protocols, reinforcing system integrity and regulatory compliance.
+
+### Lead Network Service & Support Engineer, Ze-Net Technologies, Plano, TX [Date-Date]
+- Orchestrated the deployment of Network Monitoring Systems (NMS) for improved operational oversight and reduced outages.
+- Advanced LAN/WLAN security through strategic protocol implementations and systems such as VLAN and EAP.
+- Specialized in rapid troubleshooting to uphold network uptime and service continuity.
+
+### Technical Support Engineer, Sanz, Richardson, TX [Date-Date]
+- Instituted backup/recovery frameworks to safeguard data integrity and ensure recoverability.
+- Managed vendor relations for seamless hardware/software integration and support efficiency.
+- Engineered IP-based backup networks, leveraging geo-redundancy and load balancing for enhanced network resilience.
+
+### Network Appliance Field Service Professional, Technology Service Professionals, Dallas, TX [Date-Date]
+- Fine-tuned NAS setups to improve data reliability and system performance.
+- Diagnosed and rectified intricate NAS operational issues, maintaining service stability and uptime.
+- Cultivated a culture of best practices for NAS management within the team, promoting educational growth and operational excellence.
+
+### System Administrator, Austin Lighting Products, Austin, TX [Date-Date]
+- Administered system infrastructures, securing high availability and optimal performance.
+- Implemented stringent security measures to protect system data and user interactions.
+- Delivered comprehensive technical support, resolving user issues to maintain productivity.
+
+---
+
+**Personal Interests:**
+
+- **Scuba Diving:** Certified SSI Assistant Scuba Instructor with a passion for underwater exploration.
+- **Digital Marketing:** Co-founder of a social media marketing agency focused on amplifying online business presence.
+
+---
+
+**Military Service:**  
+**Senior Airman**  
+United States Air Force, Edwards AFB, CA, 1993-1997
+
+- Supervised construction projects, ensuring timely and efficient completion.
+- Managed diverse projects with detailed record-keeping.
+- Gained recognition for expertise in high-profile base activities.
+
+---
+
+**Education:**  
+High School Diploma – L.D. Bell High School, Hurst, Texas, 1993
+
+---
+
+## Core Networking Skills
+- **Design & Architecture**: Expertise in creating scalable and robust network architectures.
+- **Performance Tuning**: Optimization of networks for maximum efficiency and performance.
+- **Routing & Switching**: Proficient with advanced routing protocols and complex switching arrangements.
+- **Network Troubleshooting**: Rapid identification and resolution of network problems.
+- **Security Standards**: Implementation and maintenance of network security protocols and compliance regulations.
+- **Upgrades & Migration**: Coordination of smooth transitions to upgraded network systems.
+- **Visibility & Monitoring**: Deployment of sophisticated tools for in-depth network monitoring and analysis.
+- **Telemetry & Analytics**: Application of network telemetry to derive insights on network performance and health.
+- **Consultative Expertise**: Strategic advisory on the integration and utilization of new networking technologies.
+
+## Programming and Automation
+- **Scripting**: Proficiency in network-oriented Python and Bash scripting.
+- **Infrastructure as Code**: Use of Terraform for defining and provisioning infrastructure resources.
+- **Configuration Management**: Management of network configurations with Ansible for consistent environments.
+- **DNS Automation**: Strategies for automated DNS management to enhance network resilience.
+- **API Automation**: Leveraging APIs for automated network device and service configurations.
+- **Custom Tool Development**: Creation of bespoke tools to streamline and automate network processes.
+
+## Cloud Engineering and Containers
+- **Cloud Strategies**: Execution of comprehensive cloud migration and deployment strategies.
+- **Cloud Management**: Competent management of cloud infrastructure services and resources.
+- **Cloud Resilience**: Assurance of cloud-based system availability and load management.
+- **Cloud Security**: Vigilant protection of cloud architectures and data.
+- **SDDC Approaches**: Implementation of software-defined data center models for enhanced agility.
+- **Container Ecosystems**: Proficiency in container management with Docker and Kubernetes orchestration.
+- **Serverless Computing**: Understanding and implementation of serverless architectures to enhance network agility.
+
+## DevOps and SRE Experience
+- **DevOps Integration**: Incorporation of DevOps practices to refine network service delivery.
+- **SRE Principles**: Utilization of SRE methodologies to underpin network reliability and performance.
+- **CI/CD Pipelines**: Development and management of CI/CD pipelines to ensure consistent and reliable network updates.
+- **Observability**: Establishment of comprehensive monitoring systems for network transparency.
+- **Source Control Collaboration**: Collaborative use of Git for version control and team-based code management.
+- **Transformation Leadership**: Guiding significant network infrastructure transformations with a focus on modernization.
+- **SD-WAN & SRE**: Application of SRE concepts to optimize SD-WAN performance.
+
+## Additional Skills
+
+### Communication Skills
+- **Technical Communication**: Simplified complex network architectures during company-wide presentations, ensuring comprehension across all departments.
+- **Technical Writing**: Authored a comprehensive network operations manual, standardizing procedures across the team.
+
+### Customer Service Skills
+- **Relationship Building**: Cultivated lasting relationships with key enterprise clients, resulting in a 30% increase in client retention.
+- **Issue Resolution**: Implemented a streamlined process for tracking and resolving customer issues, cutting resolution times by 25%.
+
+### Conflict Resolution Skills
+- **Professional Mediation**: Successfully mediated cross-departmental disputes by establishing common goals and fostering open dialogue, minimizing project delays.
+
+### Time Management Skills
+- **Deadline Adherence**: Consistently met project deadlines, managing a portfolio of projects valued at over $2M without time overruns for two consecutive years.
+
+### Adaptability Skills
+- **Embracing Change**: Spearheaded the adoption of a new network management tool across the organization, training teams and achieving full integration ahead of schedule.
+- **Quick Learning**: Mastered and deployed a complex cloud infrastructure within a six-week timeline, ensuring the project's success.
+
+---
+
+## Professional Experience
+
+### System Administrator, Austin Lighting Products, Austin, TX [Start Date–End Date]
+- Spearheaded the administration of system infrastructures, ensuring high availability and optimal performance for core business operations.
+- Implemented stringent security measures, safeguarding system data and facilitating secure user interactions to protect against data breaches.
+
+### Network Appliance Field Service Professional, Technology Service Professionals, Dallas, TX [Start Date–End Date]
+- Diagnosed and resolved complex NAS system issues, significantly improving service stability and uptime, leading to a 15% decrease in customer service calls.
+- Enhanced NAS setups to optimize data reliability and system performance, contributing to improved data management practices company-wide.
+
+### Technical Support Engineer, Sanz, Richardson, TX [Start Date–End Date]
+- Led the engineering of geo-redundant IP-based backup networks, bolstering network resilience and ensuring business continuity in disaster recovery scenarios.
+- Managed vendor relations, streamlining hardware/software integration and support processes, resulting in a 20% improvement in support response times.
+
+### Lead Network Service & Support Engineer, Ze-Net Technologies, Plano, TX [Start Date–End Date]
+- Orchestrated the deployment of Network Monitoring Systems (NMS), enhancing operational oversight and reducing system outages by a quarter.
+- Advanced LAN/WLAN security protocols, effectively fortifying the network against emerging security threats.
+
+### Network Analyst, Atos, Plano, TX [Start Date–End Date]
+- Automated network configuration optimizations using Python and Bash, enhancing system efficiency and accuracy, and reducing manual configuration errors by 30%.
+- Spearheaded the integration of IP accounting tools, enabling proactive network management and a 25% improvement in network performance analytics.
+
+### Network Infrastructure & Security Engineer, American Residential Services, Denver, CO [Start Date–End Date]
+- Pioneered the automation of Cisco Viptela SD-WAN deployments, dramatically improving deployment efficiency and reducing times by one-third.
+- Standardized Fortinet branch office deployments, unifying security protocols and simplifying compliance across the company.
+
+### Network Engineer IV, Charter Communications, Denver, CO [Start Date–End Date]
+- Directed the automation of legacy network upgrades, utilizing advanced cloud technologies to enhance system performance and reliability.
+- Innovated network operations with the implementation of MP-BGP EVPN VXLAN, leading to a 35% reduction in operational costs and enhanced network efficiency.
+
+### Consulting Engineer III, Zivaro, Denver, CO [Start Date–End Date]
+- Designed and deployed cloud-based automated network solutions using AWS and Ansible, increasing deployment speed and reliability by 40%.
+- Orchestrated seamless cloud migrations for enterprise environments, maintaining 99.9% uptime and ensuring minimal service disruption.
+
+### Principal Engineer, Verizon, Denver, CO [Start Date–End Date]
+- Delivered strategic SRE-driven insights for IoT and Edge services, enhancing automation and network infrastructure resilience.
+- Led the integration of network monitoring tools within the Meraki ecosystem, boosting operational efficiency by 25% and providing deeper network insights.
+
+### Network Developer Engineer, AWS, Denver, CO [Start Date–End Date]
+- Engineered scalable AWS network architectures, incorporating automated resilience and scalability features, resulting in a 50% increase in deployment efficiency.
+- Enforced compliance with security protocols within AWS cloud deployments, significantly strengthening the security posture of cloud infrastructure.
+
+### Consulting System Engineer, TBX, Denver, CO [Start Date–Present]
+- Currently leading strategic DevOps integrations, demonstrating the scalability and automation of telecom services in high-stakes presentations.
+- Forged strategic synergies between sales and engineering teams, enhancing the automation of custom solutions for Meraki and Fortinet, leading to a 20% increase in project deployment efficiency and customer satisfaction.
+
+---
+
+### Consulting Engineer III, Zivaro, Denver, CO [Start Date–End Date]
+- Functioned as a technical evangelist, collaborating closely with sales teams to design and present cloud-based network solutions that addressed complex customer challenges, leading to a 20% increase in deal closures.
+- Pioneered the use of Infrastructure as Code for network deployment in pre-sales demonstrations, showcasing the speed and efficiency of Zivaro solutions, which directly contributed to a 30% growth in the customer base.
+- Developed and executed GTM strategies for new service offerings, translating technical capabilities into business benefits for clients, resulting in a 25% uptick in year-over-year revenue.
+
+### Principal Engineer, Verizon, Denver, CO [Start Date–End Date]
+- Led a team of engineers in crafting and articulating high-level SRE-driven strategies for IoT and Edge computing services in customer-facing scenarios, effectively communicating complex technical concepts and their business impacts.
+- Drove innovation in network monitoring and diagnostic tools, demonstrating their value in pre-sales engagements which contributed to securing key contracts with Fortune 500 companies.
+- Influenced product development and GTM strategies by providing insights from the field, ensuring that new features aligned with market needs and customer pain points.
+
+### Consulting System Engineer, TBX, Denver, CO [Start Date–Present]
+- Currently spearheading the integration of DevOps practices in pre-sales activities, emphasizing the automation and scalability of telecom services to prospective clients, which has been pivotal in winning strategic accounts.
+- Crafted compelling GTM strategies for custom Meraki and Fortinet solutions, resulting in a 40% improvement in deployment time and a marked increase in market competitiveness.
+- Engage directly with key stakeholders to understand their business objectives, translating technical features into strategic advantages, and customizing presentations to highlight the direct impact on business growth and efficiency.
+
+---

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+## Boat Sale and Pop-up Storage Preparation
+
+## Boat Sale Preparation
+
+- Deadline: May 1st
+- Task Breakdown:
+
+### Photography
+
+- Take pictures of the boat with cover on
+- Take pictures of the frame for the cover
+
+### Remove Items from Boat
+
+- Remove fire pit
+- Remove gas grill (leave grill brackets for new owner)
+- Remove propane rack and tank
+- Remove propane lines
+
+### Boat Cleaning
+
+- Clean up boat
+- Take pictures after cleaning
+
+### Listing
+
+- Post on Facebook Marketplace
+- Price: $6500 with both motors or $6000 without the 35HP motor
+
+### Addressing Issues (Optional)
+
+- Non-functional gauges: Speedometer, RPM, temperature
+- Hole in front of the console
+
+### Inclusions
+
+- Sell boat with all life vests
+- Offer all stuff/parts in the garage
+
+## Pop-up Storage Installation at Mike's House
+
+### New Gate Installation
+
+- Dig out holes for new 4x4 posts
+- Set new 4x4 posts and concrete posts into the ground
+- Stabilize posts to set
+- Allow concrete to dry for several days
+
+### Build new gates
+
+- Install hardware for installation
+- Determine and purchase gate frame hardware, hinges, latch, screws/bolts, and wheels
+
+### Pop-up Storage
+
+- Place camper on Mike's lawn temporarily if the new gate is not completed before May
+- Limit the time on the lawn for security reasons
+
+### Boat Storage Contingency Plan
+
+- In case the boat is not sold by the time the rental space needs to be vacated, find a temporary storage location for the boat.

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+# Effective Flashcard Design: Principles and Applications
+
+## Section 1: Learning Principles
+
+### Minimalism
+
+**Principle:** One question or idea per card to avoid information overload.
+**Application:** The flashcard's title or primary heading should be the question or idea. Break down complex concepts into multiple simple flashcards. Keep definitions or explanations brief.
+**Example:** Instead of one card for "The stages of photosynthesis", create separate cards for each stage.
+
+### Visual Hierarchy
+
+**Principle:** Use typography, color, and layout to guide the reader's eye and make information easy to scan.
+**Application:** Use different font sizes for headings and body text. Use bullet points and numbered lists. Highlight key terms in bold or italics. Use color sparingly to emphasize important elements.
+
+### Consistency
+
+**Principle:** Consistent formatting enhances usability and understanding.
+**Application:** Use a style guide or template for flashcards. Include standards for fonts, colors, and layouts, and for structuring and presenting information.
+**Example:** Standardize the color scheme and font types across all flashcards for a uniform look.
+
+### Use of Images
+
+**Principle:** Images should enhance understanding, not distract or clutter.
+**Application:** Use images to illustrate concepts. Ensure images are clear, appropriately sized, and related to the content. Use original diagrams or pictures where possible. Be mindful of copyright and attribution for images.
+
+### Color Coding
+
+**Principle:** Colors can categorize and help retrieve information.
+**Application:** Use different color backgrounds or text for flashcards on different topics or question types. Use a limited number of colors to avoid confusion. Ensure colors are accessible to all users, including those with color blindness.
+
+### Spacing
+
+**Principle:** White space improves readability and comprehension.
+**Application:** Leave ample space around text and between elements on the card. This includes line-height for a comfortable reading experience.
+
+### Font Choice
+
+**Principle:** Fonts should be easy to read.
+**Application:** Use standard, easy-to-read fonts like Arial, Helvetica, or Times New Roman. Sans-serif fonts work well for headings and short text, while serif fonts are good for longer text. Keep font size in the range of 12-16 points for body text and 18-30 points for headings.
+
+### Interleaving
+
+**Principle:** Mixing different kinds of problems or material can improve learning.
+**Application:** Shuffle your flashcards or create and study decks that include a variety of questions or topics. Use tags in Anki to categorize your cards, then use custom study sessions to review a mixture of cards from different tags.
+
+### Testing Effect
+
+**Principle:** Recalling an answer strengthens memory.
+**Application:** Actively use your flashcards. Try to recall the answer before you flip the card. Consider using cloze deletion or fill-in-the-blank questions for advanced testing.
+
+### Spacing Effect
+
+**Principle:** Spacing study out over time improves learning.
+**Application:** Review your flashcards regularly, but not all at once. Consider using a flashcard app with spaced repetition. In Anki, adjust the intervals for individual cards to suit your learning speed and the difficulty of the material.
+
+## Section 2: HTML and CSS for Anki Cards
+
+### Text Formatting:
+
+- `<b></b>` for **bold** text
+- `<i></i>` for _italic_ text
+- `<u></u>` for underline
+- `<s></s>` or `<strike></strike>` for strikethrough
+- `<sup></sup>` for superscript
+- `<sub></sub>` for subscript
+- `<pre></pre>` for preformatted text (preserves spaces and line breaks)
+- `<code></code>` for code
+- `<small></small>` for smaller text
+- `<em></em>` for emphasized text
+- `<strong></strong>` for important text
+- `<mark></mark>` for highlighted text
+
+### Lists:
+
+- `<ul></ul>` for unordered lists
+- `<ol></ol>` for ordered lists
+- `<li></li>` for list items
+
+### Links and Images:
+
+- `<a href=""></a>` for links
+- `<img src="" />` for images
+
+### Headings:
+
+- `<h1></h1>` to `<h6></h6>` for headings
+
+### Other Elements:
+
+- `<div></div>` for divisions or sections
+- `<span></span>` for span of text
+- `<br />` for line breaks
+- `<hr />` for thematic break (horizontal line)
+- `<table></table>`, `<tr></tr>`, `<th></th>`, and `<td></td>` for tables
+
+### Styling with CSS:
+
+- You can use inline CSS styles with the `style` attribute, for example: `<p style="color:red;"></p>`.
+- Anki also allows you to add global CSS styling in the card types window. For more customization, consider learning about CSS properties like `font-size`, `font-weight`, `color`, `background-color`, `margin`, `padding`, and `border`.
+
+# Effective Flashcard Design: Principles and Applications
+
+## Section 1: Learning Principles
+
+### Minimalism
+
+**Principle:** One question or idea per card to avoid information overload.
+
+**Application:** The flashcard's title or primary heading should be the question or idea. Break down complex concepts into multiple simple flashcards. Keep definitions or explanations brief.
+
+**Example:** Instead of one card for "The stages of photosynthesis", create separate cards for each stage.
+
+### Visual Hierarchy
+
+**Principle:** Use typography, color, and layout to guide the reader's eye and make information easy to scan.
+
+**Application:** Use different font sizes for headings and body text. Use bullet points and numbered lists. Highlight key terms in bold or italics. Use color sparingly to emphasize important elements.
+
+### Consistency
+
+**Principle:** Consistent formatting enhances usability and understanding.
+
+**Application:** Use a style guide or template for flashcards. Include standards for fonts, colors, and layouts, and for structuring and presenting information.
+
+**Example:** Standardize the color scheme and font types across all flashcards for a uniform look.
+
+### Use of Images
+
+**Principle:** Images should enhance understanding, not distract or clutter.
+
+**Application:** Use images to illustrate concepts. Ensure images are clear, appropriately sized, and related to the content. Use original diagrams or pictures where possible. Be mindful of copyright and attribution for images.
+
+### Color Coding
+
+**Principle:** Colors can categorize and help retrieve information.
+
+**Application:** Use different color backgrounds or text for flashcards on different topics or question types. Use a limited number of colors to avoid confusion. Ensure colors are accessible to all users, including those with color blindness.
+
+### Spacing
+
+**Principle:** White space improves readability and comprehension.
+
+**Application:** Leave ample space around text and between elements on the card. This includes line-height for a comfortable reading experience.
+
+### Font Choice
+
+**Principle:** Fonts should be easy to read.
+
+**Application:** Use standard, easy-to-read fonts like Arial, Helvetica, or Times New Roman. Sans-serif fonts work well for headings and short text, while serif fonts are good for longer text. Keep font size in the range of 12-16 points for body text and 18-30 points for headings.
+
+### Interleaving
+
+**Principle:** Mixing different kinds of problems or material can improve learning.
+
+**Application:** Shuffle your flashcards or create and study decks that include a variety of questions or topics. Use tags in Anki to categorize your cards, then use custom study sessions to review a mixture of cards from different tags.
+
+### Testing Effect
+
+**Principle:** Recalling an answer strengthens memory.
+
+**Application:** Actively use your flashcards. Try to recall the answer before you flip the card. Consider using cloze deletion or fill-in-the-blank questions for advanced testing.
+
+### Spacing Effect
+
+**Principle:** Spacing study out over time improves learning.
+
+**Application:** Review your flashcards regularly, but not all at once. Consider using a flashcard app with spaced repetition. In Anki, adjust the intervals for individual cards to suit your learning speed and the difficulty of the material.
+
+## Section 2: Anki-Specific Tips
+
+### Using LaTeX for Math Formulas:
+
+If you're studying a subject that involves complex math formulas, consider using LaTeX. Here's an example of how to input the quadratic formula:
+
+```latex
+[latex]x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}[/latex]
+```
+
+### Adding Sound Files:
+
+For language learning, Anki allows you to add sound files to your cards, which can be beneficial for improving pronunciation and comprehension skills.
+
+## Section 3: HTML and CSS for Anki Cards
+
+### Text Formatting:
+
+- `<b></b>` for **bold** text
+- `<i></i>` for _italic_ text
+- `<u></u>` for underline
+- `<s></s>` or `<strike></strike>` for strikethrough
+- `<sup></sup>` for superscript
+- `<sub></sub>` for subscript
+- `<pre></pre>` for preformatted text (preserves spaces and line breaks)
+- `<code></code>` for code
+- `<small></small>` for smaller text
+- `<em></em>` for emphasized text
+- `<strong></strong>` for important text
+- `<mark></mark>` for highlighted text
+
+### Lists:
+
+- `<ul></ul>` for unordered lists
+- `<ol></ol>` for ordered lists
+- `<li></li>` for list items
+
+### Links and Images:
+
+- `<a href=""></a>` for links
+- `<img src="" />` for images
+
+### Headings:
+
+- `<h1></h1>` to `<h6></h6>` for headings
+
+### Other Elements:
+
+- `<div></div>` for divisions or sections
+- `<span></span>` for span of text
+- `<br />` for line breaks
+- `<hr />` for thematic break (horizontal line)
+- `<table></table>`, `<tr></tr>`, `<th></th>`, and `<td></td>` for tables
+
+### Explanation of Elements:
+
+- `<div>` vs `<span>`: `<div>` is a block-level element, while `<span>` is an inline element.
+- `<em>` and `<i>`, `<strong>` and `<b>`: `<em>` and `<strong>` tags are used to emphasize text, changing its meaning, while `<i>` and `<b>` are used for stylistic changes.
+
+### Styling with CSS:
+
+- Inline CSS styles with the `style` attribute: `<p style="color:red;"></p>`
+- Anki also allows global CSS styling in the Card Types window. CSS properties like `font-size`, `font-weight`, `color`, `background-color`, `margin`, `padding`, and `border`.
+
+### CSS Basics:
+
+- **Inline CSS:** Applied directly within the HTML element.
+- **Internal CSS:** Included within the `<head>` section of the HTML document.
+- **External CSS:** Included as a separate file (with a .css extension).
+
+```
+
+```

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+# Effective Flashcard Design: Principles and Applications
+
+## Section 1: Learning Principles
+
+### Minimalism
+
+**Principle:** One question or idea per card to avoid information overload.
+
+**Application:** The flashcard's title or primary heading should be the question or idea. Break down complex concepts into multiple simple flashcards. Keep definitions or explanations brief.
+
+**Example:** Instead of one card for "The stages of photosynthesis", create separate cards for each stage.
+
+### Visual Hierarchy
+
+**Principle:** Use typography, color, and layout to guide the reader's eye and make information easy to scan.
+
+**Application:** Use different font sizes for headings and body text. Use bullet points and numbered lists. Highlight key terms in bold or italics. Use color sparingly to emphasize important elements.
+
+### Consistency
+
+**Principle:** Consistent formatting enhances usability and understanding.
+
+**Application:** Use a style guide or template for flashcards. Include standards for fonts, colors, and layouts, and for structuring and presenting information.
+
+**Example:** Standardize the color scheme and font types across all flashcards for a uniform look.
+
+### Use of Images
+
+**Principle:** Images should enhance understanding, not distract or clutter.
+
+**Application:** Use images to illustrate concepts. Ensure images are clear, appropriately sized, and related to the content. Use original diagrams or pictures where possible. Be mindful of copyright and attribution for images.
+
+### Color Coding
+
+**Principle:** Colors can categorize and help retrieve information.
+
+**Application:** Use different color backgrounds or text for flashcards on different topics or question types. Use a limited number of colors to avoid confusion. Ensure colors are accessible to all users, including those with color blindness.
+
+### Spacing
+
+**Principle:** White space improves readability and comprehension.
+
+**Application:** Leave ample space around text and between elements on the card. This includes line-height for a comfortable reading experience.
+
+### Font Choice
+
+**Principle:** Fonts should be easy to read.
+
+**Application:** Use standard, easy-to-read fonts like Arial, Helvetica, or Times New Roman. Sans-serif fonts work well for headings and short text, while serif fonts are good for longer text. Keep font size in the range of 12-16 points for body text and 18-30 points for headings.
+
+### Interleaving
+
+**Principle:** Mixing different kinds of problems or material can improve learning.
+
+**Application:** Shuffle your flashcards or create and study decks that include a variety of questions or topics. Use tags in Anki to categorize your cards, then use custom study sessions to review a mixture of cards from different tags.
+
+### Testing Effect
+
+**Principle:** Recalling an answer strengthens memory.
+
+**Application:** Actively use your flashcards. Try to recall the answer before you flip the card. Consider using cloze deletion or fill-in-the-blank questions for advanced testing.
+
+### Spacing Effect
+
+**Principle:** Spacing study out over time improves learning.
+
+**Application:** Review your flashcards regularly, but not all at once. Consider using a flashcard app with spaced repetition. In Anki, adjust the intervals for individual cards to suit your learning speed and the difficulty of the material.
+
+## Section 2: Anki-Specific Tips
+
+### Using LaTeX for Math Formulas:
+
+If you're studying a subject that involves complex math formulas, consider using LaTeX. Here's an example of how to input the quadratic formula:
+
+```latex
+[latex]x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}[/latex]
+```
+
+### Adding Sound Files:
+
+For language learning, Anki allows you to add sound files to your cards, which can be beneficial for improving pronunciation and comprehension skills.
+
+## Section 3: HTML and CSS for Anki Cards
+
+### Text Formatting:
+
+- `<b></b>` for **bold** text
+- `<i></i>` for _italic_ text
+- `<u></u>` for underline
+- `<s></s>` or `<strike></strike>` for strikethrough
+- `<sup></sup>` for superscript
+- `<sub></sub>` for subscript
+- `<pre></pre>` for preformatted text (preserves spaces and line breaks)
+- `<code></code>` for code
+- `<small></small>` for smaller text
+- `<em></em>` for emphasized text
+- `<strong></strong>` for important text
+- `<mark></mark>` for highlighted text
+
+### Lists:
+
+- `<ul></ul>` for unordered lists
+- `<ol></ol>` for ordered lists
+- `<li></li>` for list items
+
+### Links and Images:
+
+- `<a href=""></a>` for links
+- `<img src="" />` for images
+
+### Headings:
+
+- `<h1></h1>` to `<h6></h6>` for headings
+
+### Other Elements:
+
+- `<div></div>` for divisions or sections
+- `<span></span>` for span of text
+- `<br />` for line breaks
+- `<hr />` for thematic break (horizontal line)
+- `<table></table>`, `<tr></tr>`, `<th></th>`, and `<td></td>` for tables
+
+### Explanation of Elements:
+
+- `<div>` vs `<span>`: `<div>` is a block-level element, while `<span>` is an inline element.
+- `<em>` and `<i>`, `<strong>` and `<b>`: `<em>` and `<strong>` tags are used to emphasize text, changing its meaning, while `<i>` and `<b>` are used for stylistic changes.
+
+### Styling with CSS:
+
+- Inline CSS styles with the `style` attribute: `<p style="color:red;"></p>`
+- Anki also allows global CSS styling in the Card Types window. CSS properties like `font-size`, `font-weight`, `color`, `background-color`, `margin`, `padding`, and `border`.
+
+### CSS Basics:
+
+- **Inline CSS:** Applied directly within the HTML element.
+- **Internal CSS:** Included within the `<head>` section of the HTML document.
+- **External CSS:** Included as a separate file (with a .css extension).
+
+```
+
+```

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+**Jason Davis**  
+Denver, CO | (720) 217-4263 | newton214@gmail.com | LinkedIn: [LinkedIn URL]
+
+---
+
+**Summary:**  
+Experienced Network and Cloud Engineer with over 15 years of expertise in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise solutions. A seasoned leader with demonstrated skills in project management and cross-functional team collaboration. Proficient in AWS, Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, and Arista platforms. Demonstrated ability in automating network deployments and cloud migrations using a comprehensive suite of scripting and automation tools.
+
+---
+
+**Certifications:**
+
+- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – Cisco, 2023
+- Cisco Certified DevNet Associate – Cisco, 2023
+- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Amazon Web Services, 2023
+- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) – Red Hat, 2023
+
+---
+
+**Core Skills:**
+
+- **Networking:** Cisco, Juniper, Meraki, Brocade, Arista, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, IS-IS, Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX, Security Best Practices
+- **Cloud:** AWS (Architecture, EC2, EBS, S3, VPC, Route 53, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, Lambda, API Gateway)
+- **Automation & Scripting:** Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, Git, Jenkins, Docker
+- **Development:** JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Postman
+
+---
+
+**Professional Experience:**
+
+### Consulting System Engineer, TBX, Denver, CO [Date-Present]
+
+- Delivered in-depth technical presentations on TBX's advanced telecom services.
+- Collaborated with sales teams, devising tailored solutions using Meraki and Fortinet platforms.
+- Actively represented TBX at major industry events, advocating for Meraki and Fortinet solutions.
+
+### Network Developer Engineer, AWS, Denver, CO [Date-Date]
+
+- Architected resilient network infrastructures tailored for AWS Availability Zones.
+- Coordinated with compliance units to ascertain that AWS deployments were in line with stringent security protocols.
+- Enhanced AWS Elastic Load Balancing capabilities through direct collaboration with their team.
+
+### Principal Engineer, Verizon, Denver, CO [Date-Date]
+
+- Provided strategic consultation on IoT, Edge Network, and Private IP services, showcasing expertise in emerging technologies and their application to network infrastructure.
+- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative network solutions that met dynamic industry demands and customer needs.
+- Led the integration of advanced monitoring tools within the Meraki ecosystem, enhancing network visibility and operational efficiency.
+
+### Consulting Engineer III, Zivaro, Denver, CO [Date-Date]
+
+- Designed and deployed comprehensive network solutions leveraging AWS, Equinix, and Ansible technologies, meeting the specific needs of each client.
+- Managed the migration of customer networks to Meraki's cloud platforms, ensuring minimal disruption and seamless integration.
+- Translated business objectives into actionable network strategies, aligning technology with business goals.
+
+### Network Engineer IV, Charter Communications, Denver, CO [Date-Date]
+
+- Upgraded legacy networks to modern technologies, improving performance, reliability, and security.
+- Implemented innovative solutions such as MP-BGP EVPN VXLAN to streamline network operations and reduce costs.
+- Designed and implemented DNS resilience measures, ensuring continuous uptime and availability for critical applications.
+
+### Network Infrastructure & Security Engineer, American Residential Services, Denver, CO [Date-Date]
+
+- Revamped network infrastructure, prioritizing advanced IP routing and security, to improve performance, reliability, and resilience.
+- Optimized Cisco Viptela SD-WAN deployment processes, reducing deployment time and costs by 20%.
+- Created Fortinet deployment protocols for branch office networks, ensuring consistency and standardization, improving operational efficiency.
+
+### Sr Data Center Network Engineer, Kaiser Permanente, Denver, CO [Date-Date]
+
+- Led the adoption of software-defined data center (SDDC) methodologies, transforming the network infrastructure to improve agility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
+- Tackled complex network challenges using a combination of traditional and SDDC strategies, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security.
+- Deployed Cisco ACI to enhance network security and policy management, micro-segmenting the network to improve security posture and reduce operational overhead.
+
+### Sr Technical Architect, AT&T (Supporting TIAA-CREF), Broomfield, CO [Date-Date]
+
+- Managed a $100-million network transformation, focusing on resilience and performance, to meet the evolving needs of AT&T and TIAA-CREF customers.
+- Supervised infrastructure upgrades, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance, minimizing business disruption.
+- Strengthened security measures by integrating multiple firewall strategies, enhancing security posture and reducing risk.
+
+### Network Analyst, Atos, Plano, TX [Date-Date]
+
+- Fine-tuned network configurations with Python and Bash scripting, automating tasks to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
+- Introduced IP accounting tools and analytics to enhance network visibility and insight, enabling proactive troubleshooting and performance optimization.
+- Worked with IT teams to develop and implement network reliability and security best practices, mitigating risk and ensuring compliance.
+
+### Lead Network Service & Support Engineer, Ze-Net Technologies, Plano, TX [Date-Date]
+
+- Led the deployment and implementation of a Network Monitoring System (NMS) to enhance network visibility and oversight, improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
+- Enhanced LAN/WLAN security by implementing best-practice strategies and protocols, such as VLAN segmentation, EAP authentication, and intrusion detection systems.
+- Troubleshot and resolved complex network issues, ensuring consistent uptime and performance, minimizing business disruption.
+
+### Technical Support Engineer, Sanz, Richardson, TX [Date-Date]
+
+- Developed and implemented backup/recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and minimize data loss.
+- Managed vendor relationships to ensure optimal hardware/software compatibility and timely support.
+- Assisted in the design and implementation of IP-based backup networks using industry best practices, such as geo-redundancy and load balancing, improving reliability and scalability.
+
+### Network Appliance Field Service Professional, Technology Service Professionals, Dallas, TX [Date-Date]
+
+- Optimized NAS configurations to enhance data redundancy, stability, and performance.
+- Troubleshot and resolved complex NAS operational challenges, ensuring minimal disruption and optimal uptime.
+- Shared best practices for NAS management with the team, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
+
+### System Administrator, Austin Lighting Products, Austin, TX [Date-Date]
+
+- Managed and maintained system infrastructure, ensuring uptime and performance.
+- Implemented and enforced security best practices.
+- Provided technical support to users.
+
+---
+
+**Personal Interests:**
+
+- **Scuba Diving:** Certified SSI Assistant Scuba Instructor with a passion for underwater exploration.
+- **Digital Marketing:** Co-founder of a social media marketing agency focused on amplifying online business presence.
+
+---
+
+**Military Service:**  
+**Senior Airman**  
+United States Air Force, Edwards AFB, CA, 1993-1997
+
+- Supervised construction projects, ensuring timely and efficient completion.
+- Managed diverse projects with detailed record-keeping.
+- Gained recognition for expertise in high-profile base activities.
+
+---
+
+**Education:**  
+High School Diploma – L.D. Bell High School, Hurst, Texas, 1993

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+## Proposed Family Visitation Schedule
+
+### **Overall**
+
+This schedule is designed to maintain crucial family connections while prioritizing the routine and stability that Noah and Lucas need. It provides a framework that ensures predictability and consistency for the children, fostering a nurturing environment for them to grow.
+
+### **Specifics**
+
+#### **1st Quarter (January - March)**
+
+- **1st Weekend of January:** We visit your mom.
+- **2nd Weekend of February:** We visit Jason's mom.
+- **3rd Weekend of March:** Noah travels from Houston to see his dad.
+
+#### **2nd Quarter (April - June)**
+
+- **1st Weekend of April:** We visit your mom.
+- **Mother's Day (2nd Sunday of May):** In odd years, we spend Mother's Day with your mom, and in even years, we spend it with Jason's mom.
+- **3rd Weekend of June:** Lucas travels from Houston to see his dad.
+- **Father's Day (3rd Sunday of June):** Noah and Lucas spend the day with their dad.
+
+#### **3rd Quarter (July - September)**
+
+- **1st Weekend of July:** We visit your mom.
+- **2nd Weekend of August:** We visit Jason's mom.
+- **3rd Weekend of September:** Noah travels from Houston to see his dad.
+
+#### **4th Quarter (October - December)**
+
+- **1st Weekend of October:** We visit your mom.
+- **2nd Weekend of November:** We visit Jason's mom.
+- **Thanksgiving Week:** Noah and Lucas will alternate between spending the holiday in Houston and with their dad: odd years in Houston and even years with their dad.
+- **3rd Weekend of December:** Lucas travels from Houston to see his dad.
+- **Christmas (December 25th):** Noah and Lucas will alternate between spending the holiday in Houston and with their dad: odd years in Houston and even years with their dad.
+
+### **Communication and Transportation**
+
+We will clearly communicate the designated exchange points for picking up and dropping off the children. Any changes to the schedule will be communicated at least 24 hours in advance.
+
+#### **Emergency Contacts**
+
+- **[Your Name]:** [Your Contact]
+- **Jason:** [Jason's Contact]
+
+### **Flexibility**
+
+While we aim to adhere to this schedule, we acknowledge that changes may be necessary. We are committed to maintaining flexibility and accommodating necessary adjustments to serve the best interest of the children.
+
+### **Children's Needs and Preferences**
+
+We prioritize the children's needs and will continually adapt the schedule based on their comfort and preferences. We will include them in the discussion as they grow older, adapting the plan to suit their evolving needs and preferences.
+
+### **Periodic Review**
+
+Every year, we will review the schedule to ensure that it remains suitable for everyone involved, with a special emphasis on meeting Noah and Lucas' needs.
+
+### **Questions and Feedback**
+
+Please review this proposal and share your thoughts. We are open to feedback and would like to work together to finalize a schedule that serves the best interests of Noah and Lucas.

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+## I Introduction to Notion and Notion Blocks
+
+### Brief Overview of Notion
+
+**Notion** is an all-in-one workspace that allows you to write, plan, collaborate, and organize. It's a unique productivity tool that integrates various components such as notes, databases, kanban boards, wikis, calendars, and reminders—making it an excellent tool for personal and professional uses.
+
+#### Practical Uses of Notion
+
+- **Project Management**: With its Kanban boards, you can manage and visualize the workflow of projects, making it perfect for individuals and teams.
+
+- **Content Creation**: Notion's powerful text editor and diverse content blocks make it an excellent tool for bloggers, writers, and content creators.
+
+- **Personal Wiki**: You can create your own personal Wiki for note-taking, learning new subjects, or tracking personal habits.
+
+- **Task Management**: From simple to-do lists to complex project management, Notion handles task management effectively.
+
+- **Database Management**: Its robust features allow storing and manipulating data, creating relational databases, and more.
+
+- **Team Collaboration**: Share pages, assign tasks, and collaborate in real-time, making it great for team projects and remote work.
+
+The wide variety of tools and features in Notion enables users to streamline their workflow, foster effective collaboration, and ultimately increase productivity.
+
+### Understanding Blocks in Notion
+
+In Notion, 'Blocks' are the basic building units. They could be as simple as a text, an image, a list, or a page. You can interact with these blocks—move them around, nest them within other blocks, or change their type.
+
+### Types of Blocks and Their Use Cases
+
+Notion offers a wide variety of block types. Here are some examples:
+
+- **Text**: Used for adding any written content. For example, "Meeting minutes from 24th June".
+- **Headings**: Useful for structuring your pages. E.g., "## Project Goals."
+- **Bulleted Lists**: Great for unordered lists of items.
+- **Numbered Lists**: Perfect for creating step-by-step instructions or ordered lists.
+- **To-Do Lists**: Ideal for task management.
+- **Code Snippets**: A must-have for developers to store and display code.
+- **Quotes**: To highlight important information or share inspirational quotes.
+
+Each type has its unique use and can be combined to create rich, dynamic pages.
+
+## II. Strategies for Staying Under the 1000-Block Storage Limit
+
+### Efficient Block Usage
+
+Make the most out of each block. Instead of creating separate text blocks for each paragraph, consolidate them into one.
+
+### Leveraging Databases
+
+A 'Database' in Notion is a special block type that can contain other blocks. They help group-related blocks and reduce the block count, improving organization and productivity. For instance, you can create a database for all your meeting notes, each entry comprising various blocks.
+
+### Consolidation of Small Pages
+
+Try combining small pages into larger ones to save blocks. If you have several small pages about different aspects of a project, you could consolidate them into a single project page with various sub-headings.
+
+### Application of Nested Blocks
+
+Using nested blocks can reduce the number of total blocks used. A list item with four indented items under it would count as one block, not five.
+
+### Deletion of Unused Blocks
+
+Regularly clean up your workspace by identifying and deleting unused blocks and pages. But ensure the information is no longer needed before deletion. Alternatively, use the Archive feature to store the information you might need later but don't want to keep on your primary workspace.
+
+### Limitation of Media Embeds
+
+Media embeds count towards the block total. Consider linking to media instead of embedding to save blocks.
+
+### Avoidance of Duplicate Content
+
+Avoid storing the same information in multiple places. Utilize databases to store repeated information and develop good search techniques to find your data quickly.
+
+## III. Troubleshooting and Common Issues
+
+Managing blocks in Notion can sometimes lead to issues like hitting the block limit quickly or finding it challenging to manage nested blocks. For solutions to these and other common problems, check out [Notion's official help center](https://www.notion.so/Help-Support-e040febf70fe4c10a362487e7b1feac7) and [community forum](https://www.notion.so/Community-6c49a18a49504a569414ae4a7b3d9c52), where you can find a wealth of user-generated advice and insights.
+
+## IV. Benefits of Upgrading to a Paid Notion Plan
+
+Upgrading to a paid Notion plan offers additional capabilities, such as collaboration with more members, access to version history, and increased block limits. Whether you frequently hit the block limit or need to collaborate with a larger team, these premium features can significantly enhance your Notion experience.
+
+## V. Final Considerations
+
+Remember, the most important thing is to have a Notion workspace that suits your needs. Feel free to experiment with different block usage strategies, and consider upgrading if you regularly run into the block limit.
+
+## VI. Conclusion
+
+To conclude, practical block usage in Notion is about making each block count, avoiding duplication, and organizing your workspace efficiently. Keep exploring different types of blocks, consolidate small pages, and consider using databases. Consider upgrading to a paid plan if you regularly hit the block limit. Happy organizing!

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+# Financial News and Analysis RSS Feeds
+
+## **General Financial News**:
+
+- [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/)
+  - RSS: `https://www.bloomberg.com/feeds/bbiz/sitemap_index.xml`
+- [The Wall Street Journal](https://www.wsj.com/)
+  - RSS: `https://feeds.a.dj.com/rss/RSSMarketsMain.xml`
+- [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/)
+  - RSS: `https://www.ft.com/?format=rss`
+- [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/)
+  - RSS: `http://feeds.reuters.com/reuters/businessNews`
+- [MarketWatch](https://www.marketwatch.com/)
+  - RSS: `https://www.marketwatch.com/rss/topstories`
+- [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/)
+  - RSS: `https://www.cnbc.com/id/100003114/device/rss/rss.html`
+
+## **Sector-Specific News**:
+
+- **Technology**:
+  - [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/)
+    - RSS: `http://feeds.feedburner.com/TechCrunch/`
+  - [Wired](https://www.wired.com/)
+    - RSS: `https://www.wired.com/feed/rss`
+- **Biotech**:
+  - [FierceBiotech](https://www.fiercebiotech.com/)
+    - RSS: `https://www.fiercebiotech.com/rss/xml`
+
+## **Forex and Commodities**:
+
+- [Forex Factory](https://www.forexfactory.com/)
+  - RSS: `https://www.forexfactory.com/ff_calendar_thisweek.xml`
+- [DailyFX](https://www.dailyfx.com/)
+  - RSS: `https://www.dailyfx.com/feeds/all`
+
+## **Stock Analysis**:
+
+- [Seeking Alpha](https://seekingalpha.com/)
+  - RSS: `https://seekingalpha.com/feed.xml`
+- [Motley Fool](https://www.fool.com/)
+  - RSS: `https://www.fool.com/rss.aspx`
+
+# Crypto Market News and Analysis RSS Feeds
+
+## **General Crypto News**:
+
+- [CoinDesk](https://www.coindesk.com/)
+  - RSS: `https://feeds.feedburner.com/CoinDesk`
+- [CoinTelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/)
+  - RSS: `https://cointelegraph.com/rss`
+- [CryptoSlate](https://cryptoslate.com/)
+  - RSS: `https://cryptoslate.com/feed/`
+- [The Block](https://www.theblockcrypto.com/)
+  - RSS: `https://www.theblockcrypto.com/feed`
+
+## **Crypto Analysis and Reports**:
+
+- [Messari](https://messari.io/)
+  - RSS: `https://messari.io/rss`
+
+## **Crypto Community and Discussions**:
+
+- [BitcoinTalk](https://bitcointalk.org/)
+  - **Note**: Bitcointalk itself doesn't provide an RSS, but you can use third-party tools to generate RSS feeds for specific forums or threads.

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+# Integrated Guide to Sales Mastery
+
+## Building Authentic Relationships
+- **"How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie**
+  - Cultivate deep, respectful relationships to create customer loyalty. Authentic rapport is foundational to ongoing sales success.
+
+## Enhancing Sales with Psychology
+- **"The Psychology of Selling" by Brian Tracy**
+  - Develop a positive self-concept and understand psychological triggers to boost sales performance. Embrace personal development as a continual process.
+
+## Principles of Effective Selling
+- **"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey**
+  - Apply Covey’s habits to sales for credibility and trustworthiness. Effective personal habits translate into professional sales excellence.
+
+## Mastering the Close
+- **"Secrets of a Master Closer" by Mike Kaplan**
+  - Closing is an art built on a compelling narrative throughout the customer's journey. Mastering this narrative leads to consistent closing success.
+
+## Innovating Sales Strategies
+- **"Blue Ocean Strategy" by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne**
+  - Innovate and differentiate to find new markets. Apply 'Blue Ocean' principles to personal sales strategies for a competitive edge.
+
+## Systematizing Sales Development
+- **"The Sales Development Playbook" by Trish Bertuzzi**
+  - Create a dynamic sales process that integrates creativity with analytics. A systematic approach is key in a rapidly changing sales environment.
+
+## Education-Based Selling
+- **"The Ultimate Sales Machine" by Chet Holmes**
+  - Position yourself as a trusted advisor through education-based marketing. This builds relationships and enhances the sales narrative.
+
+## Reimagining the Role of Sales
+- **"To Sell Is Human" by Daniel H. Pink**
+  - Recognize the role of persuasive skills across all professions. Embrace the broader role of 'non-sales selling' with a focus on service and clarity.
+
+## Strategic Negotiation
+- **"Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss**
+  - Leverage emotional intelligence and tactical empathy in negotiations to reveal underlying motivations, crucial for complex sales scenarios.
+
+## The Challenger Approach
+- **"The Challenger Sale" by Matthew Dixon & Brent Adamson**
+  - Use 'Commercial Teaching' to align customer learning with your unique strengths. Challenge customers to think differently about their needs.
+
+## Disciplined Prospecting
+- **"Fanatical Prospecting" by Jeb Blount**
+  - Adopt a disciplined, multi-channel prospecting strategy to engage modern buyers effectively. Balance traditional methods with innovative tactics.
+
+## Adapting to the Sales Landscape
+- **"Jeffrey Gitomer’s Sales Manifesto" by Jeffrey Gitomer**
+  - Stay adaptable and evolve sales tactics to meet current and future demands. Embrace change as a constant in the sales profession.
+
+# Understanding and Applying Behavioral Science in Sales
+
+## Fundamentals of Influence
+- **"Influence: Science and Practice" by Robert B. Cialdini**
+  - Delve into the six principles of persuasion (reciprocity, commitment and consistency, social proof, authority, liking, and scarcity) and apply them to create compelling sales strategies.
+
+  ## Emotional Intelligence in Sales
+  - **"Emotional Intelligence 2.0" by Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves**
+    - Harness the power of emotional intelligence to better understand customer emotions and motivations, enhancing rapport and trust in sales interactions.
+
+    ## Behavioral Economics & Decision Making
+    - **"Predictably Irrational" by Dan Ariely**
+      - Explore how cognitive biases influence decision-making, providing insights into how customers make purchasing decisions and how to frame sales pitches effectively.
+
+      ## The Psychology of Buying
+      - **"Buyology: Truth and Lies About Why We Buy" by Martin Lindstrom**
+        - Investigate the subconscious thoughts and feelings that influence buying behavior, utilizing neuromarketing research to inform sales approaches.
+
+        ## Negotiation as Behavioral Art
+        - **"Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss**
+          - Understand negotiation not just as a skill but as an art form that employs empathy, active listening, and strategic questioning to uncover what customers truly value.
+
+          ## The Role of Habit in Sales
+          - **"The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg**
+            - Learn how habits are formed and changed, both in sales professionals and customers, to develop strategies that can influence purchasing habits and create new sales opportunities.
+
+            ## Persuasion through Storytelling
+            - **"Made to Stick" by Chip and Dan Heath**
+              - Use the power of storytelling to make sales messages 'stick'. Understand how simplicity, unexpectedness, concreteness, credibility, emotions, and stories (SUCCESS) make ideas persuasive and memorable.
+
+              ## Social Dynamics in Sales
+              - **"Contagious: How to Build Word of Mouth in the Digital Age" by Jonah Berger**
+                - Leverage the social dynamics that make products and ideas catch on. Learn to craft messages and sales strategies that customers will share.
+
+                ## Human Behavior and Technology
+                - **"Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products" by Nir Eyal**
+                  - Investigate how to create products and services that captivate customers, encouraging repeat engagement through the Hook Model: a cycle of trigger, action, variable reward, and investment.
+
+                  ## Advanced Sales Psychology
+                  - **"The Psychology of Selling" by Brian Tracy**
+                    - Explore advanced concepts of sales psychology, such as the 'mental laws' that govern the sales process and techniques to align with them, thereby increasing sales effectiveness.
+
+                    ## Consultative Selling and Problem Solving
+                    - **"SPIN Selling" by Neil Rackham**
+                      - Apply the SPIN (Situation, Problem, Implication, Need-payoff) technique to understand customer problems deeply and position your product as the solution, influencing their buying decisions through consultative selling.
+
+                      ## Behavioral Change and Sales Transformation
+                      - **"Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard" by Chip and Dan Heath**
+                        - Study the process of change in individuals and organizations to better manage customer hesitations and resistance, facilitating smoother transitions during the sales process.
+                        

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+## **Space Weather Briefing: [Date]**
+
+#### **Solar Activity:**
+
+- **Solar Flares:** [Intensity, Locations, Potential Earth-Directed?]
+- **CMEs:** [Direction, Speed, Potential Earth Impact Time]
+
+#### **Geomagnetic Conditions:**
+
+- **Current Kp Index:** [Value]
+- **Storm Prediction:** [e.g., "G2 Moderate Storm predicted in next 24 hours."]
+
+#### **Solar Wind:**
+
+- **Speed:** [Value in km/s]
+- **Density:** [Value in protons/cm^3]
+
+#### **Satellite Reports:**
+
+- [Specific satellites, e.g., "GOES-17 reports elevated electron flux."]
+- [Any anomalies or issues due to space weather.]
+
+#### **Real-World Impacts:**
+
+- [Any reported disturbances in power grids, communication systems, etc.]
+
+#### **Observational Highlights:**
+
+- **Aurora Forecast:** [Predicted Visibility Locations]
+- **Sky Watcher Tips:** [E.g., "Potential visible aurora in Northern US and Canada."]
+
+#### **News & Announcements:**
+
+- [Any relevant news or updates.]
+
+#### **Closing Note:** [Any additional comments or next briefing date.]

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+## Comedy/Drama
+
+- **Seinfeld (1989–1998)**: Iconic "show about nothing" featuring the daily life of stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his group of friends.
+- **Friends (1994–2004)**: Sitcom about a group of friends living in Manhattan, navigating their careers, love lives, and friendships.
+- **Sex and the City (1998-2004)**: Comedy-drama about four women navigating their sex and love lives in New York City.
+- **The King of Queens (1998-2007)**: A sitcom following the lives of a delivery man, his wife, and his cantankerous father-in-law.
+- **Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000-present)**: Comedy series featuring a fictionalized version of Larry David, co-creator of Seinfeld.
+- **Six Feet Under (2001-2005)**: Drama series about a family running a funeral home in Los Angeles.
+- **The Office (US) (2005–2013)**: Mockumentary-style sitcom set in the office of a paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
+- **Big Love (2006-2011)**: Drama series about a polygamist and his relationship with his three wives.
+- **Parks and Recreation (2009-2015)**: Political satire sitcom following the antics of the Parks Department of Pawnee, Indiana.
+- **Sherlock (2010–2017)**: Modern adaptation of the classic Sherlock Holmes detective stories.
+- **Fleabag (2016–2019)**: Dark comedy-drama following the life of a young woman in London, known simply as Fleabag.
+
+## Historical Drama
+
+- **Band of Brothers (2001)**: WWII mini-series dramatizing the history of "Easy" Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, of the 101st Airborne Division.
+- **Deadwood (2004-2006)**: Western drama set in the late 1800s in Deadwood, South Dakota, before and after the area's annexation by the Dakota Territory.
+- **Mad Men (2007–2015)**: Period drama following the personal and professional lives of Madison Avenue advertising executives in the 1960s.
+- **Game of Thrones (2011–2019)**: Epic fantasy series based on George R.R. Martin's series of fantasy novels, "A Song of Ice and Fire."
+- **The Crown (2016–present)**: Biographical drama about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
+- **Chernobyl (2019)**: Historical drama mini-series depicting the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster and its aftermath.
+
+## Sitcoms
+
+- **I Love Lucy (1951–1957)**: Groundbreaking sitcom centered on a zany housewife who dreams of stardom and her bandleader husband.
+- **The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)**: A sitcom about a single woman working as a news producer in Minneapolis.
+- **All in the Family (1971–1979)**: Groundbreaking sitcom known for addressing serious and controversial social issues through the lens of the conservative Bunker family.
+- **The Simpsons (1989–present)**: Long-running animated sitcom about a working-class family in the fictional town of Springfield.
+- **Fraggle Rock (1983-1987)**: Jim Henson's fun and educational puppet series aimed at teaching kids about the world.
+
+## Science Fiction/Fantasy
+
+- **The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)**: Anthology series known for its unexpected plot twists, exploring various genres like science-fiction, fantasy, and horror.
+- **Star Trek: The Original Series (1966–1969)**: Space exploration series set in a future where humans and aliens coexist and work together in harmony.
+- **The X-Files (1993–2018)**: Science fiction drama following FBI agents Mulder and Scully as they investigate paranormal cases.
+- **Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)**: Cult classic supernatural drama about a young woman chosen to battle the forces of evil.
+- **Stranger Things (2016–present)**: Sci-Fi horror series centered on a group of kids in the 1980s encountering supernatural forces in their small town.
+
+## Crime/Drama
+
+- **Oz (1997-2003)**: A gritty drama set in an experimental section of a maximum-security state prison.
+- **The Sopranos (1999–2007)**: Groundbreaking drama about mob boss Tony Soprano, who balances the demands of his crime family with those of his own.
+- **The Wire (2002–2008)**: Crime drama exploring the interconnected society of Baltimore, including the police department, schools, and media.
+- **Breaking Bad (2008–2013)**: Crime drama about a high school chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine manufacturing drug dealer.
+
+## Political/Social Drama
+
+- **M\*A\*S\*H (1972–1983)**: Comedy-drama set in a mobile Army surgical hospital during the Korean War, known for its blend of comedy and serious themes.
+- **The West Wing (1999–2006)**: Political drama series depicting the lives of staff at the White House.
+
+## Medical Drama
+
+- **ER (1994-2009)**: A medical drama set in the emergency room of a fictional Chicago hospital.
+
+## Police Procedural Drama
+
+- **CHiPs (1977-1983)**: A drama that follows the lives of two motorcycle police officers of the California Highway Patrol.

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+# Global Politics, Economics, and Financial Markets: A Twitter Resource List
+
+This list of Twitter accounts provides a comprehensive and well-organized resource for staying informed about global politics, economics, and financial markets. It includes a mix of individual experts, esteemed institutions, and reputable news sources, offering a variety of perspectives and insights.
+
+## Global Politics
+
+| Twitter Account | Description                                                                                                                                                       |
+| --------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| @PeterZeihan    | Global geopolitics, future of world order, geopolitical impacts on economic trends, potential global conflicts, and the role of energy in international politics. |
+| @ForeignAffairs | In-depth analysis of global issues, including politics, economics, and culture.                                                                                   |
+| @Atlantic       | In-depth analysis of global issues, including politics, economics, and culture.                                                                                   |
+| @WSJopinion     | Commentary from a variety of experts on global politics and economics.                                                                                            |
+| @CFR_org        | Research and analysis on global issues.                                                                                                                           |
+| @ChathamHouse   | Research and analysis on international affairs.                                                                                                                   |
+| @ECFR           | Insights into European geopolitics and policy-making.                                                                                                             |
+| @CER_EU         | In-depth analysis of European affairs.                                                                                                                            |
+
+## Economics
+
+| Twitter Account  | Description                                                                                                                                   |
+| ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| @LynAldenContact | Global macroeconomic trends, investment strategies, inflation, interest rates, and the interplay between economic policy and market outcomes. |
+| @DiMartinoBooth  | The workings and policies of the Federal Reserve, U.S. economic trends, financial markets, and broad economic commentary.                     |
+| @TheEconomist    | In-depth analysis of global economic trends.                                                                                                  |
+| @FTopinion       | Commentary from a variety of experts on global economics.                                                                                     |
+| @IMFNews         | Research and analysis on the global economy.                                                                                                  |
+| @WorldBank       | Research and analysis on poverty and development.                                                                                             |
+| @NBER_org        | Research and analysis on the U.S. economy.                                                                                                    |
+| @MohamedElErian  | Insights into global macroeconomic trends and economic policy.                                                                                |
+| @NourielRoubini  | Insights into global macroeconomic trends and financial markets.                                                                              |
+| @Noahpinion      | Economic commentary and analysis, with a focus on the U.S. economy.                                                                           |
+
+## Crypto Topics
+
+| Twitter Account    | Description                                    |
+| ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------- |
+| @VitalikButerin    | Co-founder of Ethereum                         |
+| @nic\_\_carter\*\* | Partner at Castle Island Ventures              |
+| @hasufl\*\*        | Research Analyst at ARK Invest                 |
+| @cobie\*\*         | Analyst at ParaFi Capital                      |
+| @rektcapital\*\*   | On-chain data analyst                          |
+| @CoinDesk\*\*      | News and analysis on the cryptocurrency market |
+| @TheBlock\*\*      | News and analysis on the cryptocurrency market |
+| @Cointelegraph\*\* | News and analysis on the cryptocurrency market |
+| @DecryptMedia\*\*  | News and analysis on the cryptocurrency market |
+| @MessariCrypto\*\* | Crypto asset data and intelligence platform    |
+
+## Financial Markets
+
+| Twitter Account   | Description                                                                                                                                           |
+| ----------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| @Stimpyz1         | Intricacies of stock market operations, order flows, market making, high-frequency trading, and other "behind-the-scenes" facets of market mechanics. |
+| @EPBResearch      | Market cycle analysis, economic forecasting, technical analysis, and possibly methodologies like Elliott Wave Theory to anticipate market moves.      |
+| @BloombergMarkets | News and analysis on financial markets.                                                                                                               |
+| @ReutersBiz       | News and analysis on financial markets.                                                                                                               |
+| @MarketWatch      | News and analysis on financial markets.                                                                                                               |
+| @YahooFinance     | News and analysis on financial markets.                                                                                                               |
+| @Investingcom     | News and analysis on financial markets.                                                                                                               |
+
+## Additional Tips
+
+- Consider following a mix of accounts that represent a variety of perspectives, both in terms of ideology and geography.
+- Avoid the "echo chamber" effect by seeking out a variety of perspectives in order to develop a more nuanced understanding of the world.
+- Periodically review and refresh your list of sources to ensure you're getting diverse and updated perspectives.
+
+## Forex Topics
+
+**Overall**
+
+| Twitter Account | Description                                                                |
+| --------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| @FXstreetNews   | News and analysis on the forex market.                                     |
+| @ForexLive      | News and analysis on the forex market, with a focus on real-time trading.  |
+| @ReutersFX      | News and analysis on the forex market from Reuters.                        |
+| @BloombergFX    | News and analysis on the forex market from Bloomberg.                      |
+| @DailyFX        | News and analysis on the forex market from DailyFX.                        |
+| @ForexFactory   | News and analysis on the forex market, with a focus on technical analysis. |
+| @BabyPips       | Forex education and analysis for beginners.                                |
+| @FxPro          | Forex brokerage and analysis.                                              |
+| @OANDA          | Forex brokerage and analysis.                                              |
+| @PepperstoneFX  | Forex brokerage and analysis.                                              |
+| @ICMarkets      | Forex brokerage and analysis.                                              |
+| @FXCM           | Forex brokerage and analysis.                                              |
+| @FBS_Official   | Forex brokerage and analysis.                                              |
+
+**EUR/USD**
+
+| Twitter Account        | Description                                                   |
+| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| @EURUSD_Pair           | News and analysis on the EUR/USD currency pair.               |
+| @EURUSDForex           | News and analysis on the EUR/USD currency pair.               |
+| @EURUSD_Analysis       | Technical analysis of the EUR/USD currency pair.              |
+| @EURUSD_Scalping       | Scalping trading strategies for the EUR/USD currency pair.    |
+| @EURUSD_Trading        | General trading strategies for the EUR/USD currency pair.     |
+| @EURUSD_Signals        | Trading signals for the EUR/USD currency pair.                |
+| @EURUSD_Forecast       | Forecasts for the EUR/USD currency pair.                      |
+| @EURUSD_News           | News and events that may impact the EUR/USD currency pair.    |
+| @EURUSD_Charts         | Charts and technical analysis of the EUR/USD currency pair.   |
+| @EURUSD_Technicals     | Technical analysis of the EUR/USD currency pair.              |
+| @EURUSD_Sentiment      | Sentiment analysis for the EUR/USD currency pair.             |
+| @EURUSD_RiskManagement | Risk management advice for trading the EUR/USD currency pair. |

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+**YouTube**
+
+* Geopolitics:
+    * The Economist: [A weekly international affairs video channel from The Economist magazine.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18vG74z52i2_9wN9a7uU7Q)
+    * Foreign Policy: [A weekly international affairs video channel from Foreign Policy magazine.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18vG74z52i2_9wN9a7uU7Q)
+    * World Affairs: [A weekly international affairs video channel from the World Affairs Council of America.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18vG74z52i2_9wN9a7uU7Q)
+* Crypto:
+    * Coin Bureau: [A cryptocurrency educational channel that covers a wide range of topics, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18vG74z52i2_9wN9a7uU7Q)
+    * Benjamin Cowen: [A cryptocurrency analyst and trader who shares his insights and analysis on the market.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18vG74z52i2_9wN9a7uU7Q)
+    * Crypto Banter: [A cryptocurrency news and analysis channel that covers the latest developments in the crypto space.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18vG74z52i2_9wN9a7uU7Q)
+* Forex:
+    * Forex Basics: [A YouTube channel that teaches the basics of forex trading.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18vG74z52i2_9wN9a7uU7Q)
+    * BabyPips: [A YouTube channel that teaches the basics of forex trading.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18vG74z52i2_9wN9a7uU7Q)
+    * DailyFX: [A YouTube channel that provides daily forex analysis and commentary.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18vG74z52i2_9wN9a7uU7Q)
+* Economics:
+    * Khan Academy Economics: [A YouTube channel that teaches the basics of economics.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18vG74z52i2_9wN9a7uU7Q)
+    * Econ 101: [A YouTube channel that teaches the basics of economics.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18vG74z52i2_9wN9a7uU7Q)
+    * Crash Course Economics: [A YouTube channel that teaches the basics of economics in a fun and engaging way.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18vG74z52i2_9wN9a7uU7Q)
+* Military activities:
+    * The War Zone: [A YouTube channel that covers military news and analysis.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18vG74z52i2_9wN9a7uU7Q)
+    * Sandboxx: [A YouTube channel that covers military news and culture.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18vG74z52i2_9wN9a7uU7Q)
+    * Task & Purpose: [A YouTube channel that covers military news and culture.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18vG74z52i2_9wN9a7uU7Q)
+* Plane activities:
+    * FlightRadar24: [A YouTube channel that live tracks flights from around the world.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18vG74z52i2_9wN9a7uU7Q)