

Temperamental Validation
As you have probably noticed, I have been slow to post the last couple of weeks. I could blame it on moving from Vietnam to the States or...


Trust the Engineer
When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don't throw away the ticket and jump off. You sit still and trust the engineer....


Free Play or Structured Sets?
As I kid, every six months I would scarf down the newest Lego magazine until it fell apart, calculating how many weeds I would need to...


Taking Comfort in Being Lost
I've felt a bit lost since arriving in Vietnam. Afterall, I have been dreaming of this moment for so long, that I got off the plane with...


What role do you play in your dream?
What is your ultimate dream? What role do you play in reaching your dream? Suppose you dream of being an actor. You studied acting in...


Expectations = Suffering
Emotions influence creativity. When we are anxious and stressed, it feels impossible to put our best effort into a project. When we are...


Complete rather than compete
When we seek to 'complete' rather than 'compete,' it is so much easier to cheer each other on! -Linda K. Burton Those who only see...


Use procrastination to your advantage
I was reading Steal Like an Artist this morning (the fastest read anyone could ask for) and suddenly realized that we can conscientiously...


The Danger of Fighting Unfairness
One of my favorite quotes of all time is taken from a small blog post Seth Godin wrote on www.sethgodin.com. He is my example of using...


Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Too much time in the good ole U.S. of A. and I find myself avoiding opportunities to go outside of my comfort zone. It's easier to stay...