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Tag: On The Road

Limits

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

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Fit

A tight fit leaves little wiggle room, which translates into improved safety, less wear and damage. But, it’s inconvenient. It … More

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Agreement

We don’t always need to have agreement in order to accomplish something together. In fact, it’s different points of view … More

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Under Cover

We are genetically programmed to minimize points of attack. Preservation of the species is paramount. The trouble is we carry … More

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Patterns

Patterns help us make sense of the world. Our brains like order. So, when we run across things which are … More

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What A View

Some places just beg us to make a memory. The vantage point is perfect, the view is magnificent…everything is in … More

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Locked

Keeping something secured and unmolested in any way makes us feel safe. It’s the same for jobs, our work, education … More

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Wisdom

This is what it looks like.

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Vanity

We like to keep track of who’s been where. In some ways it provides construct and validation to things. It … More

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Presentation

The arrangement of data matters almost as much as the facts. We gather information in parts. And how those come … More

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Imposing

Our best chance of getting others to follow is through comfort. Sometimes, no matter what we say or do, our … More

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Branding

We choose how we’d like to be seen. We select the logo’s, the clothes, the car, the sunglasses, how we … More

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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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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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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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