The more complex life gets, the classier the problems become, and the more precise we need to be with our words. Yet it seems we’re doing the …
Description and Explanation
A description is the transmission of information. It contains the answers to the questions Who, Where, When, What, and How Many. Being able to …
Focus Paradox
Focus frames what we see and what we don't. …
Simple and Complex Events
In simple events, winning is finishing first. The winner is easy to determine. Complex events are made up of several interconnected components that …
Function and Purpose
Function is about WHAT something does – the specific actions or tasks it performs. Purpose is about WHY it exists or is used – the reason or goal …
Criminal Acts and Works of Art
Graffiti walks the fine line between a criminal act and a work of art. The verdict of all creative acts is rendered at the intersection of vision and …
Opinions and Assumptions
An opinion is a belief or judgment that rests on insufficient grounds to produce complete certainty. An assumption is an unarticulated opinion built …
Good Finishes and Wins
Guaranteed wins of consequence don’t exist, but good finishes do. The key is to distinguish the difference between the two results. Winning requires …
A Tale of Two Survival Stories
Our biology AND psychology are predisposed to survival. It is nothing short of a miracle when we slip on the stairs and catch ourselves without …
The Story of We
The stories I tell myself establish the direction of how I interact in all my relationships. My belief is that sharing in stories is one of the three …