Yesterday, I received a warning email from Google that someone was trying to hack my Gmail account.
Good luck with that, I thought.
First of all, my password isn’t obvious in any way, and second, I use different passwords for all major sites. My momma didn’t raise no fool.
More than that, I use my passwords to impact my life.
Recently, I came across an article in Reader’s Digest about a guy who used passwords to change his life. He had passwords like quit@smoking4ever, facetime2mom@sunday and save4trip. And they worked in reminding him to change his behavior.
Love it.
I use my passwords to memorize Bible verses, remind me of important Biblical truths I want to remember, or to help me remember to do certain things. Think of LordisSh3ph3rd, Pray4Syria, TruthWillSetFree, etc.
Passwords are a necessary ‘evil’—might as well use them for good to impact your life in a positive way.
Do you use your passwords for anything specific?
Can you share without revealing too much?
[Source: Mauricio Estrella, How a Password Changed My Life, Reader’s Digest, December 2014, page 52]
Sean Leacy (@GeekAthair) says
I personally go for bible verses as well only as an acronym. So 1 Peter 2:9 becomes 1P2:9ByaacpaRP. I then try to tie the verse chosen to the account type.
Rachel Blom says
Great idea. Do you feel that it helps you to remember these verses better Sean?
Sean Leacy (@GeekAthair) says
Sort of. I find it often just becomes another password.
Alan says
If allowable, spaces would secure your passwords even more. I use hymn titles or first lines. I just have to remember which song goes with which account!
Rachel Blom says
I agree being able to use spaces would be great. Hymn titles is another good idea; I like that!
Eric Dye says
Such a great idea!!!
Rachel Blom says
Thanks 🙂