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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

b&w, coffee culture, On The Road, street culture

Motion

Individual progress is easiest to see when those around us are moving more slowly or not at all. But, we … More

b&w, motion, On The Road, street culture

Persona

Who are we now? And, more importantly, who will we choose to become? Once these conditions are understood, only the … More

b&w, character, choose wisely, persona, street culture

Imagine

The beauty of not seeing the whole is our ability to imagine what we can do with a part. Rarely … More

b&w, imagine, Michigan, street culture

Beyond Repair

The point where no amount of effort will make it whole, operable, safe, productive again. It’s far easier to determine … More

b&w, repair, street culture, sunk costs

Care

It’s rarely measured by what we say. Sometimes, it’s how we say it. But mostly, it shows up all on … More

b&w, care, legacy, On The Road, street culture

Leverage

Leverage (physics really) allows us to make small adjustments to create larger impacts. We find it in mechanics, repair, architecture, … More

b&w, care, leverage, music, street culture

Clues

Who are we? What are our beliefs, hopes and dreams? Often, the clues are all around us.

auto culture, b&w, branding, chaffinsrally, On The Road, street culture

Messaging

Of course, it’s not for everyone. But, this is precisely the point. First, decide who it’s for and how you … More

b&w, chaffinsrally, communication, messaging, On The Road, street culture, who's it for

Blessing

There are no guarantees of protection. But, we can align ourselves with leadership and hope the outcome is favorable. Confidence … More

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Fame

Fame is an artificial goal, often a fleeting moment of notoriety. And in the celebration of the achievement, we can … More

b&w, chaffinsrally, fame, On The Road, street culture

Combinations

Through assertion, experimentation and thoughtful design, we determine what works. No one really knows for sure until they try. A … More

b&w, coffee culture, combinations, germany, On The Road, street culture

Storage

Most of us are privileged to have more than enough. We can’t practically use it all. But, there’s safety in … More

ideas, information, storage, street culture

Tips

The genius of the tip jar is the tension it creates for the buyer. Compensation aside, it’s the act of … More

b&w, generosity, marketing, street culture, tension, tips

Suggestion

How do we convince someone to give it a try? We can build relationships around generosity and trust with a … More

advertising, b&w, signs, street culture, suggestion

Pile

Success is sometimes, perhaps too often, defined by how much we have. But, when is enough enough? How much wealth … More

b&w, legacy, money, street culture, wealth

Choice

A choice presents a unique problem, one which requires a decision. Now, the stakes are higher…something wins and something loses. … More

b&w, choice, coffee culture, contemplation, street culture

Fallen

How can we reframe misfortune into a chance to rebuild? How do we improve ourselves and our community? Sometimes we … More

b&w, destruction, fallen, rebuild, storm damage, street culture, tornado

Admiration

There’s something special we receive when we take time to stop and notice. Of course, it requires time, patience and … More

art, b&w, choose wisely, notice, street culture

Connection

The method is far less important than the act. Connecting with each other is the fuel for ideas, creativity, debate, … More

b&w, connection, pay phone, street culture, telephone

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