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🤔 INTERESTING
Mistakes are the portals of discovery.
A key lesson I've learned after teaching high school for over 20 years:
You can’t shortcut the experience that comes through trial & error.
Knowledge is learned. Wisdom is earned.
If you’re leading a team, the trick to earning wisdom is creating an environment where people can:
• fail fast
• fail forward
• and fail without fear.
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📐 DESIGN
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know to focus on iteration over perfection.
Knowing you can reverse a decision is an antidote to overthinking.
Iterations can be BIG. Or they can be small. The point is you can perfect in public.
Here’s an example of a small iteration:
Version 1: Published 3/20/24
Version 2: Published 9/29/24
The visual is far from perfect. But the beauty (and irritating thing 😆) about social media is that people forget!
In a few months, you can make a significant or subtle change and try again.
🔮 ENCHANTING
You can't pour from an empty cup.
When you take care of yourself, you’re better able to help others.
🧠 ANALOGY
"Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person you become."
Focus on your roots and success will blossom.
🤓 WHAT I’M READING NOW
I absolutely love this classic Design Fundamentals deep dive that’s unlike any other design book. “Notes on Type” by Rose Gonnella, Christopher J. Navetta, & Max Friedman is the least boring book I’ve read on typography. Every page is a creative treat filled with interesting visual strategies.
From cover to cover—cool stuff like this!
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