Tag: simplify

Subtract at work

closeup of shadows on the ground
When you start seeing nuances no one notices, you grow as an artist. Take the smallest of shadows. Shadows from a blade of grass, for example.
Caution sign at trailhead
Have only seen a sign like this once. Ever. At any trailhead. To me, social media made Oberlin seem like just another hiking trail. For a novice, it is not.
Garmin Mini GPS device
Leadership non-negotiable – be prepared. Bear spray, water, Garmin. Last year, a headlamp and first-aid kit became new non-negotiables.
Mountains and small Pixar toy
The wild continues north from here to the arctic circle.

Subtract at work.

Less is more.

Take only what you need, only what you can carry.

Everything else is non-essential.

Shed what distracts or complicates.

Subtract relationships, projects, promotions, and clients that keep the main things from being the main things.

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Could a dummy actually do it?

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(photo: Last night in Office Depot getting a trifold poster board to story board new ideas… spent a few minutes in a distracting aisle.)

Being busy is not an excuse. Not really.

Ask your CEO (of You, Inc.) to restructure the organization.

Fire some habits if you need to.

Bring in some new habits – the hotshot, wannabe’s.

Do whatever it takes.

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We know this yet are tempted by old habits to never change

Disneyland compass entrance
Real life in real time… no fuss over traditional photography strategies

 

Learning to travel light is one of the best habits we can develop as we age.

Learning to accept and embrace imperfections is also remarkably healthy.

Remarkably.

We know this yet are tempted by old habits to never change.

Get your CEO (of your life) involved if necessary.

And it will be necessary.

We know this.

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