Everyone is pretty good at starting projects, but far fewer people are very good at finishing projects — and that’s a shame because the biggest and most important lessons come at the end of the project. You learn more things by finishing a project than you do by simply starting them. The Moral of the […]
The tallest mountains have the greatest views. The sharpest thorns protect the prettiest flowers. The softest voice whispers the most mysterious secrets. The toughest teachers taught the most valuable lessons. No matter the metaphor, my point is that the toughest challenges bring the greatest rewards. We all have those monster goals we want to achieve […]
I mean what are you really, really, REALLY good at? And what do you really love to do? (and I mean really, really, REALLY love to do!) What talent do you have that makes people (friends and strangers) ask you to demonstrate for them time and time again (and you can’t help but smile ear-to-ear […]
When I am stumped for an idea I look to the randomness of the universe to provide inspiration. Whether I am looking for ideas on a specific topic or theme, or if I’m working from a blank slate and seeking general inspiration — I can count on the random nature of the world (and the […]
One of the problem solving exercises I use in live workshops helps participants to find positive elements and sparks of inspiration they can use even when they are forced to work on a project they may not feel is the best choice. This exercise is also used to help people understand and respect different viewpoints, […]
Like you, I’ve witnessed videos and news coverage and riots/demonstrations on social media and in my city. This stuff is scary and depressing and emotionally draining. This post was originally over 1,600 words and was mostly me trying to work through my own thoughts and emotions on the subject. Some people share thoughts in social […]
After inspiration strikes and a brilliant idea is sparked in your mind, do you share it with the world or hide it away? Hoarding ideas isn’t good for you and it isn’t good for the rest of the world. When you hoard ideas you just end up with a big pile of sticky notes or […]