Visionary

The title isn’t reserved for anyone in particular. It doesn’t require a degree, wealth or power. It does require belief … More

Promise

A big part of moving forward and making change is making a commitment. It’s even more effective if we make … More

Broken

It doesn’t need to be permanent. It’s not beyond repair. It just requires a different lens. Start with…what’s possible here?

Welcome

How are we projecting ourselves? How are we seen? Would we be described as welcoming? It’s worth considering how we … More

Ready

Are the bags packed? Are we well rested? Have we planned properly? What have we forgotten? Despite all of our … More

Study

Some things are just more interesting than others…to someone. The information we put forth isn’t for everyone. So, we shouldn’t … More

Elegance

Elegance, polish and beauty aren’t requirements to accomplish the work. But, they can somehow make it taste better. How do … More

Memories

How do we know if we’ve been somewhere? Memories fade, details are lost. How can we better preserve the feeling … More

Attention

We’re driving down the road, taking in the scenery, eager to get to our next stop, when we see…a camel, … More

Value

Beyond utility, value is a completely invented story in our heads. Emotion and status drive value. How much we want … More

Stats

Our culture is obsessed with stats, virtually driven by them. Followers, likes, clicks, tickets sold, etc. Are we measuring the … More

Path

A well marked path offers a constraint, stay here, don’t stray. This gives us the freedom of not choosing. It … More

Lore

A story can be made to fit a sampling of facts Or, it can just be made up altogether. Either … More

Claims

Undisputed claims require time, thoughtfulness, tireless effort, resources, persistence, openness, consistency, failure, agility, honesty, a provable story and practice. Otherwise, … More

Ignore Everyone

What if what we’re making doesn’t all fit together? What if it seems strange? What if people don’t like it? … More

Decoration

It’s not art unless it was made to change someone…to stir emotion. Otherwise, it’s probably best classified as decoration.

Legend

Some things just leave us wondering… Perhaps it’s better when we don’t know all the facts.

Trophy

Without the story and the badge, it’s just an old truck. The adventure, challenges and toughness are only captured in … More

Old Fashioned

What was once in fashion, now seems out of place. Unless, it’s in the right spot. Then, it fits perfectly. … More

Spirit

A spirit moves us through belief. Its power is like the wind, invisible, but definitely something we feel. It can … More