Since starting this blog, I’ve posted over 300 times. I’m now in a great routine where I am getting new material up daily. I actually find it easier to write daily and I think that…
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Structural dynamics
Bamboo is weak in compression and strong in tension. Steel weakens when exposed to high temperatures. Glass shatters, but it also melts. Wood is stable underwater, so long as it is not exposed to air….
Out of time
Time is flexible. And so are we. If I want to do something, then I will make time to meet with a friend, have a business meeting, answer a particular email, or spend time with…
Core strength
In the absence of technology, you’ll be left working with your hands, heart, and brain. You might as well develop them.
Culture matters
I recently received my monthly issue of Monocle and was excited to see their annual Quality of Life Survey for cities worldwide. The 2016 Survey captures the “elements that define superior cities–and why a bit…
Honing and sharpening
I took a set of knives to the market yesterday to have them sharpened and I overheard the clerk describe the difference between honing and sharpening to another customer. I previously thought that the two…