Words are funny things. They take on so many roles, disguises, and facades. Gaining your trust, losing it, directing or distancing you. Some words add a layer of cushioning, padding, used to make the landing of phrase, idea, ideology appear different. Sometimes “just” is that word, and it hits “just” right. Other times “just” is…

Jeff Bezos is a champion of the idea that organizations are most successful when they identify 1-3 big ideas that they solve and focus on improving their ability to create value in those areas. For example, Amazon’s big ideas are: vast selection, low prices, and quick delivery. Similarly I’ve written before about how individuals should…

When you read “Mother of All Demos“, what comes to mind? Maybe a mix of the Mother of Dragons from Game of Thrones and a demo of a SaaS product done particularly well? Fair thought; however, it’s a coined term referring to a specific historic event in 1968. A man by the name of Douglas…

A friend of mine has folded to fear. Afraid of what will happen if they make a leap. However, their current trajectory shows an increasingly dismal outlook. I tried to point to the road ahead; they didn’t see it. Instead of explaining what I saw, I wish I would have asked a question, so they…

That hobby you love? It’s waiting for you. That book you put down? You can pick it up. The life you live? You decide. Photo by Victoria Rokita on Unsplash.