Connections have always been special. But, like most things, as it became easier by simply dropping a letter in a … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
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
Hub
Being in the center, serving those around us, has a much better affect than working from the top and barking … More
Wit and Wisdom
We all have some. But, do we bother to share? Of course it’s not for everyone. But, it might just … More
Three
Three is quite unique as a number. But, it’s also feels like the right amount in terms of grouping and … More
Trapped
It’s really hard to keep air under water. The physics are working against us. Somehow, the bubbles make their way … More
It’s a Skill
Outside of things like height, almost everything else is something we can improve. And, if we can get better at … More
Virgule
Sometimes, the exposed makes the most sense. It reveals the story or gives us the proper context. But, it could … More
Puzzling
Playing with the pieces is less challenging once the canvas has already been decided. First deciding what to build is … More
Simple
What do we stand for? What’s the edge we own? Who’s it for? What’s it for? It’s not complicated…unless we … More
Short-Term
The short-term, what’s right in front of us feels certain. It feels safe. It’s why most of our attention is … More
Numbers
The number can bring with it some significance, a signal of scarcity. It might make the thing more valuable by … More
Vintage
Vintage is more than old. It’s a tie to our past. And usually, something worth savoring. Comfort comes in many … More
Badge
When is it worthy of our mark? What standards need to be upheld? What values? We get to place the … More
Relatively
The wheels are small…until we find some smaller. How far do we need to go, to stretch the limit? When … More
Noteworthy
It’s worth capturing…when it strikes a chord. The hard part is figuring out which one will resonate with those we … More