When you have idea for a better thing (or a better way to do a thing) don’t get caught in the trap of debating the old/existing version of the product or process. Just start building it. The people who like the old way (or at least simply feel comfortable with it) will never be won […]
My friend Chuck and I always have the best conversations. Sometimes we agree, sometimes we don’t. Sometimes we pick the opposite viewpoint simple to be contrary and test the conviction of the other person. You might find that argumentative, we find it entertaining and enlightening — and sometimes we manage to create an entirely new […]
To say bacon is popular would be an understatement. It’s not only one of America’s favorite kinds of food, it’s also a marketable brand unto itself selling millions of dollars of bacon-themed merchandise like bacon t-shirts, bacon socks, bacon lip balm, bacon mints, bacon air fresheners, and even bacon candy canes. Bacon has such flexibility […]
Controlling your work area surroundings through color, decor, tchotchkes, toys, books, images, music, and more allows you to design a creative environment that which fosters and inspires you to be more creative and produce more innovative ideas on a regular basis. Different people have different preferences for their individual creative workspaces. Some can only work […]
I was in a roomful of 15-20 people today at my Toastmasters club and the person running the meeting asked everyone “If you think you’re creative, raise your hand” — and do you know how many people stuck their hands in the air? Two. And one of them was me. Here was an assembled group […]
Whether you’re running a sprint, running a marathon, or running a project — you take off from a starting line with the goal of winding up on a finishing line. With the majority of projects, your starting line is your kick-off date. Your finishing line is your deadline. The more I consider this metaphor it […]
There is no shortcut for working up a sweat — you have to do the exercise in order to burn the calories. There are no hacks for hard work. If you want the perks you have to put up with a little pain. Think back to the last time you had a really satisfying victory. […]