Why do we gather? Sometimes, it’s for safety. But more often, it’s driven by a quest for belonging. We like…
The Race
Details are hard to come by when we’re moving fast, both for us and any observer. Hurried rarely begets the…
Out of Print
When does the thing we make become more valuable? How does scarcity benefit our work? What if there was just…
Scale
Our place, both physically and in time, is insignificant on most measures. The scale of the stage on which we…
Old and Tired
Aging is a great reminder that the future is limited…for all of us. What a gift…to help us become more…
Admiration and Respect
There’s something about physical strength which leaves us in awe. How does it do that? The same goes for acts…
Protecting
Toughness, both mental and physical, is often celebrated. But, it sometimes gets in the way. What’s the protection for? Is…
Intersections
The intersections aren’t always clear. The connections we seek are rarely right in front of us. Sometimes we need to…
Drip, Drip
We become how we behave…consistently. The only way to change behavior which sticks is to form new habits through small…
Open Doors
Where might they lead? What if we open our own doors? What if we become more vulnerable? How might this…
The Lab
The scientific process requires experimentation. Theories proven or disproven. Rinse and repeat…find better. Creative acts, like leadership, are based on…
Uniformity
Sameness is extremely valuable when deviation from the expected outcome isn’t an option. Doing things to exacting specifications is essential…
Art
Left or right? Up or down? Which way is correct? Is there a correct? Art has different rules than designing…
Extended
Leaning in, extending ourselves by adding focus and effort, fuels meaningful progress. But, overextension, stretching ourselves beyond our capability, undermines…
Special Treat
Momentary satisfaction is the nemesis of better. The key to progress is the ability to draw a clear line between…
Which Way Is Up?
Sometimes, things are not what they seem to be. A sense of order isn’t always present. What should be one…
On Guard
What are we protecting? What mask do we wear to cover our flaws? Vulnerability is a choice…and quite courageous.
Turn Around
Sometimes the path forward is pretty clear. And, sometimes it’s not to move forward at all, at least not in…
Attention
There’s a lot of effort being put into making things seem larger, more attractive and interesting. These are the shortcuts…
Seeing
Sometimes it’s difficult for someone to see what we’re seeing. It could be a matter of perspective, lack of interest,…
Get the Camera Out 