The document discusses perseverance in the face of adversity using birds as an example. It notes how birds will rebuild their nests repeatedly until they are able to lay eggs, even after storms or animals destroy their work. It encourages the reader by saying that even though life can strike you down, you should pray, have hope, and rebuild your life so that it runs well again. The key message is to not shrink back but keep moving forward despite challenges, and to never stop singing.
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The document discusses perseverance in the face of adversity using birds as an example. It notes how birds will rebuild their nests repeatedly until they are able to lay eggs, even after storms or animals destroy their work. It encourages the reader by saying that even though life can strike you down, you should pray, have hope, and rebuild your life so that it runs well again. The key message is to not shrink back but keep moving forward despite challenges, and to never stop singing.
Compiling And Optimizing Scripting LanguagesLittleBIGRuby
This document discusses the phc compiler for PHP. It begins with an introduction and motivation for compiling PHP. It then outlines the current state of phc, including challenges to compilation and phc's solution of using the PHP C API. The document discusses next steps for phc, including simple and advanced optimizations. It concludes by discussing experiences with using phc to compile PHP code.
The document discusses various topics related to systems building including testing code frequently, tribes throughout history, clouds and evolution. It mentions cracking the crystal of truth and using code to build infrastructure. The document encourages using one's powers for awesome and ends by providing contact information for questions.
This document discusses concepts related to living a fulfilling life through creativity and flow. It is divided into four sections: Discovery, discussing seeing with new eyes; Resistance, about overcoming obstacles to creative pursuits; Flow, explaining how flow states provide the most happiness; and Engagement, emphasizing managing one's energy across different domains. The overall message encourages finding fulfillment through creative challenges that match one's skills.