Sit with it. Mull it over. Take it all in. These are special moments when we choose to do so…when … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Droopy
Most of the good stuff isn’t uniform. Sure, it can be made to spec. But, uniqueness and imperfection don’t have … More
Camera Bag
Leading change, crafting something from nothing, often requires a tool. But the device is rarely as important as the decision … More
Make Your Dent
Each day comes with an opportunity, a chance to develop a habit which makes things better. String enough of them … More
Tranquility
Peace is often what we make of it…how we choose to see things. Or, how we choose to tune things … More
Noise
At some point, the intended signal is lost. But perhaps, there’s a different message, beauty even, created by the noise. … More
Meanie
What makes something or someone mean? What does mean look like? Is mean intentional, responsive…or both? Why do we sometimes … More
All is Calm
…if we choose to make it so. It starts in our head. And, it ends there too.
Stuck
Unlike chocolate, we have a choice. Get busy wishing. Or, get busy doing.
Stillness
Peace and quiet makes room for random thought. There’s a different kind of flow which exists there. Intentional wandering of … More
Strings
What are we holding on to? Why won’t we let go? What if strings weren’t attached? What music might we … More
One Way
Singular paths help maintain order and efficiency. They can help bridle the chaos. But, when does the order, and the … More
Precision
Obsession with detail creates an emotional stir. Most of remarkable happens when someone dives in even deeper into their craft. … More
Symmetry
We like order. The world likes order. The unexpected is the enemy of feeling safe. But, change requires seeing things … More
Switching
What’s the cost of changing course? How can we reframe the past to allow more freedom to choose differently? What … More
Remarkable
There’s lots to look at. And, some of it quite interesting. What’s worth stopping for? How do we fully take … More
Fame
Fame is a result. It can be incidental or even accidental. But, it might also be the reason to do … More
One on One
This type of communication, between two individuals, without the noise of the crowd, requires focus. It improves the skill of … More
One More
How high is high enough? What’s the cost of one more brick? Scale is an important tool. It provides leverage … More
Measurement
They say, “what gets measured gets done”…or something like this. What’s the measuring for? Is it to determine success? What … More