Success is sometimes, perhaps too often, defined by how much we have. But, when is enough enough? How much wealth … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Choice
A choice presents a unique problem, one which requires a decision. Now, the stakes are higher…something wins and something loses. … More
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When we’re not sure, we usually just add more. And sometimes, it just works.
No Pattern
Most of the time, we have clues what to look for, to determine what comes next. There’s a pattern to … More
Plumbing
One of our marvelous inventions…to circulate liquid through spaces, sometimes in gravity defying ways. Prior to modern plumbing, we carried … More
Precision
It’s a choice. We can either obsess over the details and hone our craft, speech, pep talk, interview or baking … More
Filtered
Choosing a filter is vitally important, especially when sharing unpopular ideas and opinions. An effective filter will remove the unwanted, … More
Double Vision
Look closely…even closer. What do we see? What’s the important part? What is the illusion hiding? Many parts of our … More
Race
We make most endeavors a race. The important question isn’t whether we hope to win or lose. It’s… Are we … More
Fallen
How can we reframe misfortune into a chance to rebuild? How do we improve ourselves and our community? Sometimes we … More
Ripe
Ripeness is one of those personal and highly subjective choices. It’s not easy to tell when it’s just right. What’s … More
Vision
An important part of vision is selecting what to see…and how to see it. But then, the most challenging part … More
Power
There’s the kind of power which comes from authority and dominance. And then, there’s the kind which comes from creating … More
Worth
Beyond the parts and the packaging, what’s it worth? How much should we pay for nostalgia? What’s the monetary value … More
Admiration
There’s something special we receive when we take time to stop and notice. Of course, it requires time, patience and … More
Clean Up
Through the carelessness and chaos of it all, someone needs to care enough to clean up. Not because they have … More
Clear Choices
Some decisions are super easy to make. But, most aren’t. The problems worth solving are the most interesting and difficult … More
Defense
What makes our position, world view or opinion more valuable than the next? Who’s right? What’s the defense for? What … More
Scary
The monster may not be real. But, the scariness is definitely real. The stories we develop can help us stay … More
Mojo
Magic powers are invented. They’re stories we tell ourselves to overcome fear, resistance and to gain status in our community. … More