Everything changes if we change our view. New possibilities are revealed. Sometimes, we need to move to a different spot. … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Precision
The story of precision, effort, technique and craft are powerful. It makes the thing an obvious choice for anyone who … More
Open Road
There’s something about the open road which lets the mind flow. Possibilities seem endless, adventure awaits. Even boredom takes on … More
Community
Community isn’t reserved for friends and families. In fact, it’s even more important for strangers. But, someone needs to start. … More
Engineering
The blades themselves don’t do much work. But, together and once set in motion, they’re quite effective. It’s usually the … More
Stems
The lifeblood conduit. Once severed, the nutrients stop flowing…decay is now accelerated. How do we keep our stems in tact? … More
Happy Place
Everyone has their happy place, whether it’s a physical location or an activity which brings them joy. For some, it’s … More
Sliced
Most problems are easier to solve when we break them down into smaller parts. Same goes for the achievement of … More
Molded
Just because we’ve been shaped doesn’t mean we can’t see things differently. Changing our mind, our perspective, our attitude is … More
Flavor
Unflavored isn’t very popular. Either is the opposite. Somewhere in-between is the sweet spot, the place enjoyed by the most … More
Address
It’s easier than ever to locate someone. But, really connecting is still an art, often lost. Looking someone in the … More
Weight
Weight is often seen as something to shed. It’s an unwanted constraint or something to carry which somehow holds us … More
Easier
The purpose of the machine is to make the work more productive, efficient and easier. Virtually every modern advance has … More
Recharge
The methods aren’t universal. But the need applies to everyone. Breaks and fuel are important. The alternative isn’t very productive. … More
Maze
There are infinite ways to get lost…and to find our way. The maze forces us to focus on the journey … More
Stream
A stream of consciousness can provide clarity, focus and even enlightenment. What habits can we develop to provide more steady … More
Storage
Most of us are privileged to have more than enough. We can’t practically use it all. But, there’s safety in … More
Ahead
Getting ahead is mostly an illusion. It depends largely on perspective, which is often subjective. Being in front rarely matters. … More
Gibberish
It doesn’t need to make sense to everyone. Just the ones it’s meant for. The speech, presentation, recipe, joke or … More
Access
Having access isn’t always a good thing. Always be mindful before asking for the keys.