We can’t see around the next bend. But, we keep driving. We can’t know how our day at work is … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Tools of The Trade
Spec is important, especially when it comes to tools. Quality really shows up in the end result. But, isn’t it … More
Cooking
Just like our food, most ideas start in some sort of raw form, not quite ready to be consumed. It’s … More
Recipe
Lead or follow. Both are valuable. Both require skills. But, one’s more risky than the other. And, likely filled with … More
Future Self
All we need to do is figure out who we want to become? Who will those we care about admire? … More
Made Here
How does location change our relationship with something? Is it just the geography? Probably not. More likely, it’s the culture … More
Compressed
We feel it. It keeps mounting. More and more pressure. How much more can we take? Well, just when we … More
Developed
One of the unique characteristics of analog is the lack of immediacy. We don’t know if it worked until the … More
Unimaginable
What was unthinkable just a short time ago, is commonplace today. Now, AI is causing some real turbulence for creatives, … More
Sticky
The sticky ideas win. They have a good chance to spread. They resonate with someone so much they have a … More
Final Touch
Once we add the final touch it’s finished. It’s best to determine in advance what this entails. Otherwise, it might … More
Business
Business shouldn’t be just about making profit. It should be about making change. How can an organization help us see … More
Analog Story
How does vintage change our relationship with what’s on offer? How can we use the story of analog to make … More
Idea Journey
Every idea starts as either a good one…or, a bad one. Neither should be off limits at the outset. But, … More
Letter Box
Connections have always been special. But, like most things, as it became easier by simply dropping a letter in a … More
Dreary
We often need to go there to get to bright. This is probably the best use for it anyway.
Blank Canvas
Some people shy away from the exposure which comes with a blank slate. Creatives, artists and great leaders don’t. They … More
Genius
How do we determine genius? Who’s it reserved for? Hint…it’s for all of us. We just need to choose to … More
Shelter
It feels so much safer to be sheltered. In some cases, it’s a wonderful constraint to work within. In others, … More
Hiding
Who are we hiding from? Not what. But who? If we dig deep enough, it’s usually ourselves. The fear we’ve … More