Glare

…is typically something to avoid. It disturbs the natural setting. But, this new element might help in some way. Perhaps…

Tempting

Momentary joy or gain is our vice. If only we could apply temptation to hardship, to the things which deserve…

We don’t always get to choose the perfect spot. But, it’s probably better than the alternative. Making the most of…

Breaking something apart into smaller pieces can make it more useful. The same applies to ideas, problems and projects. We…

Chris Anderson’s Long Tail asserts we should focus on small audiences over longer periods of time. And, that the big…

The details matter…when we’re trying to establish a noticeable standard. Being sloppy or careless rarely gets the sort of attention…

We need to grow, to move beyond our current state. It’s genetically baked into all of us. And while we…

Flow requires movement, one thing passing another with minimal resistance. It almost seems effortless. But, we know it didn’t come…

All the cars look nearly the same when viewed from 20,000 feet above. People are the same when seen from…

We use them for shelter, often to shield us from something unwanted. They deflect whatever harmful element we’re trying to…

It’s often hard to imagine what it takes to build something, to make something from scratch. We see the end…

It doesn’t do its job effectively in the current resting state. It only works well when it’s stretched, taken to…

Of course it might not work. This is precisely why it’s art. What are we willing to put out there…

There’s something uplifting when looking skyward. Perhaps the openness makes everything seem possible. Seems like a good place to focus…

Shadows are unique in that they often don’t represent the true picture…to us. Our perspective is skewed because we know…

…might keep us from moving forward. But, we might discover new opportunities despite the constraint. How can we use boundaries…

When should we let go? At which point is something worthless? When is salvaging a better option? The emotional cost…

Institutions stand for something. They represent our values and culture. But, when they keep us from seeing something new, from…

Excess demand strains the system. A line often signals imbalance and often a lack of resources. Or, perhaps the queue…

Anticipating demand is one of the hard parts. Get good at it, and we have a huge advantage.