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Author: Michael Chaffin

Words Matter

There’s a responsibility which comes with giving instructions, especially in public. Who’s it for? And, what’s it for? The answers … More

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Open Doors

Sometimes, the door is already open for us…if we choose to see it. How can we find more open doors? … More

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Souvenir

Some objects go beyond useful. They connect us to a place, time or person. They spark a cherished memory. How … More

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Old and New

Which one is better? Character? Or, class? Who knows…it’s all invented anyway. Who’s it for? What’s it for? Good questions … More

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Simple

Most problems don’t start off complicated. It’s the solutions which become complex. Perhaps we’re trying to solve for too much … More

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One Up

The question is…which one? Who gets preference? Which problem is solved first? Where should our attention be given? Choose one. … More

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I Was There

Part of our legacy, perhaps an important part, is where we’ve been, what we’ve experienced. And, who with. Our story … More

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Connection

The method is far less important than the act. Connecting with each other is the fuel for ideas, creativity, debate, … More

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Barriers

Barriers, unexpected or not, are going to occur. There will always be things, people or their ideas which stand in … More

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Start Line

The moment just before we start isn’t the time to decide whether to go. All of the thrashing, the evaluation … More

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Under Pressure

It’s a daily drip, mounting one after the other. This is the pressure we feel because it occurs to us. … More

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Choice

It’s both a wonderful gift. And, a big responsibility. Choose wisely.

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Make Believe

There’s very little which isn’t made-up. And so often, it’s a story we invent for ourselves to deal with our … More

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Calm Down

Words to live by… And, it’s a choice…choose wisely.

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Spoonful

Engineering isn’t always an exact science. Sometimes, situations demand less than perfect. A slight smile might be just as effective … More

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Prep

Planning and preparation…the key ingredients to delivering what’s expected. But, what happens in the absence of prep? Handling the unexpected … More

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Assembly Line

Assembly doesn’t scale well without efficiency and organization. Each person plays their part, in sequence, on time, on spec. Success … More

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Joy

It’s simple really. Generate more joy. Rinse and Repeat.

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Harmony

The best chance for work to be productive is for the pieces to fit together as designed. All it takes … More

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Angles

Maybe it’s not obvious. Perhaps it’s somehow hidden from our view. What if we choose to see differently? Perspectives are … More

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