Growing up near the ocean I learned very quickly about the danger of currents. There were tidal currents that came daily in and out of the bay. You didn’t want to be in the water…
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The importance of process
A patient, methodical process can be slow. It can also help you build consensus, make sure all of the details are covered, and ensure accuracy. A client may appreciate the thoroughness of your deliverable. A…
The structure of mediocrity
The challenge with any kind of structure in business (or personally) is that it makes you predisposed to certain outcomes. Perhaps this is a function of culture. If your organization has a set way of…
Understand the past
You may see a website as something that lives within a computer. I see it as part of the evolution of a machine I first started using on a desktop computer thirty years ago. Being aware…
Local diners
When traveling I tend to skip the hotel restaurant and instead seek out a local diner. Here I’ll find simple, unpretentious food, local people, and a view into what’s happening in a particular community. There’s…
Time doesn’t wait
Businesses can age like people. Decay can set in with a dim outlook, poor financial health, and bad decision-making. A bright vision, a plan of action, and a willingness to take chances can keep a…