It’s feels like the rhetoric of “we need to create jobs” leads to short/medium term thinking to protect outdated industries. In reality, educating people well leads to create long term job creation. …
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Population density and commerce
Is there an optimal level of population density with regards to commerce? A rural area is likely too low. Talent is far away, there aren’t many organizations located near each other. The network …
Writing to figure it out
You can't see the end before you begin. No matter how much you plan, new ideas and challenges always arise in the process of creation. Whether you're writing a book or designing a new product …
The Palace of Should
When you're new, you hear about something "should" do. You're not quite sure why, but it sounds like a good idea. Soon enough, another should pops. And another. And another. Now, the shoulds are …
The blind skier
Today I saw someone skiing down the mountain who couldn't see. They had two guides on either side. But they carved back and forth just like anyone else. Constraints are what we make of them. …
Constraints and creativity
The word "constraint" tends to conjure up images of limitations that crush creativity. The images start from an early age. "We don't have time for you to build that sand castle." "Finish your …