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Author: Michael Chaffin

Analog

Mechanical movement has its own use and beauty. But, things get old. They wear out and are often replaced with … More

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Notice

The best show isn’t always on the stage. The art of noticing what’s not in the limelight can be quite … More

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Hope

Hope keeps us moving forward. Hope trumps failure, setbacks and despair. It keeps us playing the game and realizing dreams. … More

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Special Moments

What makes a moment special? How important are the props, the place? How can we change the ordinary place into … More

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Grand Stage

Many people believe the grand stage is the ultimate sign of success, a sign of “making it big”. And, perhaps … More

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And

When faced with the unexpected, we can choose to take advantage of it. Or, we can choose to let it … More

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Isolated

Alone time is underrated. Finding solitude to reflect and reenergize might be one of the most important skills we can … More

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Best Performance

Every day we get to choose how we’ll show up…no matter the circumstances.

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Prevention

Keeping something from happening requires a different mindset and posture than making something happen. Building it vs. preventing failure…they require … More

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Scale

Accurate representation of the physical world has a lot to do with scale. The larger the space, the smaller the … More

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Signature

We leave our mark as a symbol tying us to the event or thing on hand. Of course, the letters … More

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Measured

Precision serves spec very well. It’s worth the effort to measure when we seek consistent outcomes, something expected. Of course, … More

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Context

When does it become art? And, something worthy of public display? Context creates the space for the mind to determine … More

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Follow the Leader

A group needs a leader. Someone to determine the next move. But, it also needs followers, a community enrolled in … More

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Perch

Perspective changes with angle and distance. Sometimes, it’s best to see things from afar before drawing conclusions.

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Symbols

Everything we do, say, wear, the tools we use, tells a story. Our symbols leave a trail of how we … More

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Obscure

Roadside attractions once thrived. The more obscure, the more people stopped. Of course, there wasn’t as much noise. But, there … More

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Watchtower

How far away do we need to be in order to get a better view? When does distance serve us … More

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Refreshments

Everyone needs a recharge. Might as well make a break count. Break with purpose.

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Contemplation

It pays to stop and think a little…or, a lot. Breaks are underrated.

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