We don’t always need to have agreement in order to accomplish something together. In fact, it’s different points of view … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Pick Me
In school, raising your hand was a signal you either had a question or knew the answer. But, in either … More
Under Cover
We are genetically programmed to minimize points of attack. Preservation of the species is paramount. The trouble is we carry … More
Order
Most of the time, the natural state of things isn’t in a straight line. It’s more random. Yet, we tend … More
Heat
Apply heat to anything and we reverse the natural entropy of things…and now they want to get cooler, faster. Almost … More
Patterns
Patterns help us make sense of the world. Our brains like order. So, when we run across things which are … More
What A View
Some places just beg us to make a memory. The vantage point is perfect, the view is magnificent…everything is in … More
Locked
Keeping something secured and unmolested in any way makes us feel safe. It’s the same for jobs, our work, education … More
Wisdom
This is what it looks like.
Vanity
We like to keep track of who’s been where. In some ways it provides construct and validation to things. It … More
Presentation
The arrangement of data matters almost as much as the facts. We gather information in parts. And how those come … More
Imposing
Our best chance of getting others to follow is through comfort. Sometimes, no matter what we say or do, our … More
Useless
Everything has a use. Perhaps not for our task or problem. But, it does for someone. The question isn’t whether … More
Branding
We choose how we’d like to be seen. We select the logo’s, the clothes, the car, the sunglasses, how we … More
Analog
Mechanical movement has its own use and beauty. But, things get old. They wear out and are often replaced with … More
Notice
The best show isn’t always on the stage. The art of noticing what’s not in the limelight can be quite … More
Hope
Hope keeps us moving forward. Hope trumps failure, setbacks and despair. It keeps us playing the game and realizing dreams. … More
Special Moments
What makes a moment special? How important are the props, the place? How can we change the ordinary place into … More
Grand Stage
Many people believe the grand stage is the ultimate sign of success, a sign of “making it big”. And, perhaps … More
And
When faced with the unexpected, we can choose to take advantage of it. Or, we can choose to let it … More