Most people like the notion of being the “idea man”.The mind behind the curtain, “genius” on the desk plate. The problem is… with that usually comes the illusion of stardom that comes from being the front man in a notorious rock band. Yes, that has happened before.…who Kool-Aid guy?  That sounds like a good trip. […]

Are you:Creating?Curating?Cultivating? It takes all kinds.It takes those kinds.  A dam retains water, a levee keeps water from spreading.  Imagine that a creative entity is the water.  Are you the gate keeper?Or are you the water? Are you being held back, or are you withholding? It doesn’t have to be exclusive.  It happens all the

You’ve probably heard the adage, “it’s better to be lucky than good.”And sometimes, it’s true… Unless you’re good.How often does the best team actually win?Does the right person ever get the job? Is anything right?What is fair? Sometimes it’s hard to justify the grind, when the majority of people just don’t seem to care. The

Here’s the thing. I’m not here to make friends. It’s important to me that you understand that I don’t care if we don’t get along.  If you’re using AI to do your work for you…you are not an artist. If you are using AI to write your blogs or do your art, or get through your workday…why are

You’ve probably heard that actions have consequences.But, so does inaction. The worst advise I ever listened to was to set my expectations low, so that I could never be disappointed.All that ever leads to is disappointment. If there is no expectation, what’s the point in participating? Growth doesn’t come from winning or losing, it comes

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “I’d rather be lucky, than good.” It isn’t a new one.  So many things in life are determined by mere blinks one way or the other. Whether you attribute that to divine blessing, good genes, or your sheer grit…it’s all about the same.  If you had to do it again, could

You’re not stupid, you’re just foolish.  And I mean you in the royal sense.  What do Robinson Crusoe and Walter Burns have in common?  They both had their work done by Friday.  If what you’re after is quality, there are no shortcuts.  End of the day, it’s on you to put up or shut up,

Benign Planets How’s your orbit? Do you feel like you’re on a sustainable trajectory? Every day, we move. We may feel forced down a path.  Or we may be sprinting in a singular direction. But, one way or another, we are on the go.  Boredom is not a natural state.  It is a contagious excuse. 

There are a lot of titles out there.Buzzy. Important Sounding. Interview Getting. Titles. Things like:CEOFounderLeader Titles are fine.Sometimes they come with a pay bump. That’s cool. Here’s the thing.You can be a CEO of a company of just you. And you can “Found” a rock on the ground.What’s the point of leading if you don’t know

Worry does not count as billable hours.  Now, if you’re first reaction to that is, “of course they don’t,” I need you to dwell on it a bit longer.  Not because you’re wrong, but rather because it happens all the time.   Projects get behind. People don’t pull their weight. Others lie about their progress because they know