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Author: Michael Chaffin

Proud

What do we hold enough excitement for to wave our flag? What does the symbol mean to us? Is there … More

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Middle

Arrival at the midpoint signifies we’re halfway there, which by most standards is quite an accomplishment. Almost everyone can make … More

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Signals

We use them in a variety of ways to set tone and command attention. Of course, most of the time, … More

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Timing

Choose your clock wisely. Sometimes, timing really matters.

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What’s It for?

Leave us to wonder. Or, give us a clue. Both are interesting paths. But, with entirely different results. Choose wisely.

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Instructions

Satisfaction in many ways is a result of mitigating confusion. We fare better when we understand what to do and … More

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The Station

What are waiting for? Who are we waiting for? Are we coming or going? Our current place is momentary, it’s … More

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Windshield Time

Quiet time, meditation, reflection are very therapeutic and a necessary break from the constant inbound flow we create for ourselves. … More

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Noise

Everyone has a noise in their head. And sometimes, it’s really hard to figure it out. But, we can’t hope … More

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Faces

What makes one face so much warmer, approachable, kind, generous than another? How can we use our facial expressions to … More

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Ray

Even when we are the most disenchanted, unmotivated and disappointed, there’s possibility. We just need to choose to find it.

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Tilt

In the old school analog days of pinball machines, there was an art form, a real skill, to physically move … More

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Projects

Projects are a very effective way to work. There’s a beginning and a defined end. Of course, there’s a lot … More

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Modeling

Models tell us a story…about ourselves. Sometimes, they represent our dreams. Sometimes, they serve as reminders of courage, craftsmanship or … More

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Long Tail

One path is to make a hit, something which gains popularity quickly to serve as many people as possible. This … More

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Facts

How do we know what happened? When is a fact a fact? Our truth might be different than someone else’s … More

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Taking It In

Stand with it. See it. Take longer. Take it in. This is probably what the creator wanted us to do. … More

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Inconvenience

Of course it’s inconvenient. If we care enough to make it special for someone, it’s going to be. Otherwise, it’s … More

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Badges

The wrapper, the group, the stickers, the character…it all matters to us. These are our badges which tell the story … More

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Rules

…keep things orderly and us safe. They also constrain us in some ways, maintain the status quo. When are rules … More

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