What We’ve Got Here Is… – Failure To Communicate & Learning From Old Myths

A man wearing a square hat comes walking along a path between the two fields. Two farmers are each in their fields toiling away. Both men look up at the man, taking notice of his peculiar hat. Later in the day they meet up in the village and the following exchange takes place: – Did […]

Let It Go – On Letting People Have Their Stories

“The story of the human race is the story of men and women selling themselves short.” — Abraham Maslow So, I have this thing. It’s a somewhat annoying habit of mine. For some reason I find myself compelled to tell people uncomfortable truths. Especially when they’re based on false beliefs. As I talk on the phone with an […]

How To Give Your Kid A Creative Life – Or Should You?

“Adults, who outnumber kids four or five to one, are in charge. We wield the resources, run the world, and completely thwart kids’ creativity.” — Neil deGrasse Tyson There are a lot of recommended toys and games out there that promise to enhance your kid’s creativity. That’s great, don’t get me wrong. I think you should expose […]