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More, more, more

When you first start your business you have a big blank canvas to work with. As you start to pick up new skills, onboard new ideas, and have more experiences, you begin filling up the blank space with colorful brushstrokes. …

What’s the difference?

Last week, during our monthly Happy Hour call, we ended up doing a bit of Q&A. If you’ve ever been in that situation, you know the adrenaline kicks in when you have 30is people staring at you, waiting for answers …

Why does it keep happening?

Have you ever been on the verge of throwing in the towel after dealing with the maddening request of your clients? “Make the logo bigger.” A classic. Sending over copy that’s either a pathetic few lines or an epic novel. …

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With Intention and Intensity

When you’re eager to achieve big results, it’s natural to think you need big ideas. Finding a silver bullet is an alluring fantasy… but I think it’s one that often gets in people’s way. Think back to everything that has …

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Two-way door

Legend has it that AWS — the product that’s responsible for over half of Amazon’s annual profits — might have never happened without the two-way door philosophy. Picture this: you’re standing in a room surrounded by doors — each representing …

You’d be automatic

With seconds left on the clock, you need a three-pointer to win the game. To your left is the teammate who’s always the first in the gym and the last to leave, practicing tirelessly. To your right is the teammate …

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Before you paint a pixel

I’ve been spending a lot more time lately thinking about and teaching design. Through that process, I’ve realized how crucial the steps you take are before you ever paint a pixel. Having designed professionally for decades now (Jesus, I’m old), a lot …

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And one

We’ve all heard about the importance of overdelivering for your clients. But that term is so abstract and all-encompassing that it can be hard to put into practice in a practical way day-in and day-out. But recently I stumbled on …