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Designing graphical applications can be tricky. When a program uses more than text — has images, windows, buttons, etc. — it has a Graphical User Interface. The Message Flasher I wrote recently is an example, yet it has the advantage of being written in TCL/TK. This makes it a breeze to write and understand, relatively speaking.

TCL/TK is a combination of TCL (a simple-to-learn scripting language) and TK (an extension that lets you access the windowing system and do graphical stuff). TK can be used in other languages too. Python, Perl, Lua, and C++ all have versions of TK available for them. To edit text documents, I like to use an editor named vroom that is written in Python’s version of TK, known as Tkinter.

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Something I’ve been thinking lately is that there are five major resources that factor heavily into success. I call them resources because they exist in limited supply for everyone, and can be accumulated (in most cases) by taking the right steps. And when all five are in good supply, you will be successful.

1. Health. Also known as vitality. Converts to energy.
2. Energy. Also known as fitness. Converts to efficiency.
3. Efficiency. Also known as productivity. Converts to wealth.
4. Wealth. Also known as financial security. Converts to enjoyment.
5. Enjoyment. Also known as relaxation. Converts to health.

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