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Author: Michael Chaffin
Blur
Everything moves by us so fast. What can we capture if we choose to see it, despite the blur?
Clues
Who are we? What are our beliefs, hopes and dreams? Often, the clues are all around us.
Visionary
The title isn’t reserved for anyone in particular. It doesn’t require a degree, wealth or power. It does require belief … More
Drops
Everything we are is cumulative, a sum of actions, behaviors, events, fears and ideas. It’s challenging to isolate which has … More
Promise
A big part of moving forward and making change is making a commitment. It’s even more effective if we make … More
Broken
It doesn’t need to be permanent. It’s not beyond repair. It just requires a different lens. Start with…what’s possible here?
Welcome
How are we projecting ourselves? How are we seen? Would we be described as welcoming? It’s worth considering how we … More
Ready
Are the bags packed? Are we well rested? Have we planned properly? What have we forgotten? Despite all of our … More
Crossing
The decision is fairly straightforward if there’s only one way across, go or don’t. But, decisions are rarely this simple. … More
Study
Some things are just more interesting than others…to someone. The information we put forth isn’t for everyone. So, we shouldn’t … More
Covered
What are we protecting? What’s underneath the cover? Show us.
Elegance
Elegance, polish and beauty aren’t requirements to accomplish the work. But, they can somehow make it taste better. How do … More
Memories
How do we know if we’ve been somewhere? Memories fade, details are lost. How can we better preserve the feeling … More
Attention
We’re driving down the road, taking in the scenery, eager to get to our next stop, when we see…a camel, … More
Baked
By the time we’re adults, most of our personality and worldview is baked in. And, we’re not likely to change…unless … More
Value
Beyond utility, value is a completely invented story in our heads. Emotion and status drive value. How much we want … More
Badges
How do we want to be seen? What’s our status? What do we care about? We’re loaded with signals…some more … More
Fit
The more specific, the better the fit. The same can be said for serving people. It’s hard to make something … More
Stats
Our culture is obsessed with stats, virtually driven by them. Followers, likes, clicks, tickets sold, etc. Are we measuring the … More