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Tag: On The Road

Distortion

Signal vs. noise. It’s an ongoing battle between what resonates and what doesn’t. Much of the time, the goal is … More

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Angle

It turns out, the angle is really important. Beyond the physical world, our mind explores all encounters with a preexisting … More

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Drainage

It’s easy to lose track of where our spoils go. We’ve created entire systems to relieve this tension…out of sight, … More

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Discovered

A big part of our character is defined by what we do and how we do it when no one … More

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Relax

Fairly good advice…perhaps a different location though. Signals matter…and are more effective if they’re in harmony.

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Erase

We are how we act, what we contribute and the company we keep. Choose wisely…because it’s really hard to erase.

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Too Fast

Once the thrill is gone…turns out, we’ve missed quite a lot. Most of the time, slower is better.

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Giving

Give to give…for nothing in return. Hard to achieve when we think about it.

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Mask

Sometimes, it’s important to understand what’s behind it. Sometimes, it’s not. Choose wisely.

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Stroll

Contemplation, consideration, deliberation, learning, observation…all good things which happen on a stroll. Take a stroll today. Better yet, take it … More

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Show

It’s one thing to talk about something we’ve done. It’s another thing to show our work. What does our work … More

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Ready

Some activities require a precise amount of planning and preparation. But most of the time, we just need to choose … More

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Sketch

An idea morphs through various phases and forms, eventually becoming something we can ship. Each sketch is vitally important in … More

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Far Out

In order to own an edge, to be the only, we must find a way to see the unseen. Imagination … More

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Sorry

Being sorry, and conveying so, is a great first step…no matter who’s fault it is.

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Birds Eye

The view we choose is vitally important to what we see. It turns out, the more we broaden it, the … More

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First

Being first can be really important. Being the only is even better. Find an edge…own it.

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Sporty

If we want to become more sporty, start by looking the part. Then, act into it.

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Biggest

…is better. Especially, if we’re in the business of getting noticed. But, so is the smallest, cutest and smartest. Find … More

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Proclamation

Is it true? They say talk is cheap. It’s pretty expensive when we don’t back it up.

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