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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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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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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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Windows

Not so long ago, our view of the distant world was through these windows. And, for the most part, it … More

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Corner

By design, an intersection allows for traffic to flow through orderly and safely. The corners are the protected space, the … More

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Gimmick

The trouble with some ideas is the lack of depth or substance. Once the sheen wears off, what’s underneath just … More

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Kicks

Joy is found at the intersection of appreciation and possibility. It’s everywhere. Sometimes, we just need to choose to see … More

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Promise

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

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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?

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Welcome

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

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Ready

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

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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

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Attention

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

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Value

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

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Stats

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

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Path

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

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Chaos

Lack of order and context is confusing for most of us. Our worldview is a bit of repellent driving us … More

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