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Author: Michael Chaffin

Original

How important is it to be the original, the first one? Perhaps the copy is a bit better. Perhaps not. … More

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Confusion

We generally operate with a sense of place and order in our heads. We make sense of things which fit … More

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Assistance

There has never been more help available to us in making decisions. Almost endless research, facts and opinion are available … More

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KISS

When we’re struggling with how to say it, perhaps the best advice is to keep it simple. Thoughtful and brief … More

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Caution

There are some moments when it pays to move more slowly, study things a little more than we normally do. … More

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Follow

It’s not a bad position, especially when we’re unsure of the destination.

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Only

Being the only is a very unique proposition, and one worth working hard for. Being the best means there’s another … More

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Information

Too much isn’t good. Too little doesn’t work either. Presentation matters also. There’s a lot to consider when making a … More

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Intrigue

Intrigue begins with noticing, perhaps something unexpected, which raises our curiosity. It could be a place, a person, an idea, … More

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Wrapper

So often, we choose to see not just because of what’s inside, but because of the wrapper. Imagine how much … More

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Shaped

Crafting requires taking extra time to make something fit, so it’s understood. Sometimes, it results in uniformity. Other times, one … More

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Celebrate

Almost every occasion is special in some way. It’s not reserved just for gatherings and cakes. Even the ordinary holds … More

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Persona

Who are we now? And, more importantly, who will we choose to become? Once these conditions are understood, only the … More

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Imagine

The beauty of not seeing the whole is our ability to imagine what we can do with a part. Rarely … More

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Company

Leadership doesn’t always come from the person out in front. Sometimes, it’s just being there which is so important. Leaders … More

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Depart

We often focus on the arrival, how we’ll get there, when and under what conditions. The outcome is what we … More

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Capture

What’s worth saving? What’s worth going out of our way for? What’s worth sharing? There’s plenty…we just need to choose … More

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Beyond Repair

The point where no amount of effort will make it whole, operable, safe, productive again. It’s far easier to determine … More

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Momentary

Everything has its moment. And, this is the important point…it’s only a moment. Then, the next thing comes along, better, … More

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Bolognese

There must be a thousand ways to prepare bolognese…who knew octopus was one of them? It’s not the regular kind. … More

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