Context is everything—knowledge of it can give deeper meaning to your reality and insight into what’s coming next. I became acutely aware of the importance of context as a student of history and architecture. When…
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What do you use to break through a barrier–a sledgehammer or patience?
Breaking barriers can be done in a moment, say, with a sledgehammer. Or it can be done over time, patiently and with discipline. Which approach you use depends on what you are trying to achieve.
Learning as you go
A small success can lead to more success. When you complete small tasks, larger ones may follow. This may come out of your own ambition, or it may be that whomever you are working with…
Understanding Polarization
The OED defines polarization as “division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.” In physics, it can mean “the action of restricting the vibrations of a transverse wave, especially light, wholly…
Japan is currently in the midst of it’s longest growth streak since 2001
Here are the headlines: Japan’s economy posts longest growth streak since 2001 (BBC) Japan Extends Economic Growth Streak (NYT) Japan Chalks Up Best Winning Streak Since 2001 on Export Boost (Bloomberg) Japan logs longest phase…
Creativity: Blending, breaking, bending
Blending, breaking, bending is how creativity grows, according to David Eagleman at Stanford University. Curiously, a quick internet search of blending, breaking, bending turned up the following: Art wakes you up: Bending, blending and breaking…