The Power of “I Made This… And It May Not Be For You”

In a world filled with endless possibilities and diverse preferences, the notion of creating something for everyone may seem enticing. However, the concept of “It’s not for everyone” challenges this assumption, suggesting that products, services, or creations should focus on serving a select group of people. This approach recognizes the importance of finding the right […]

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WIP – Orville Peck as the Lone Rider in “Queen of the Rodeo”

It’s work in progress (WIP) time! For the music video of Orville Peck as the Lone Rider in “Queen of the Rodeo”, I decided to use a green screen technique. A green screen, also known as chroma keying, is a technique used in filmmaking to replace the solid green background with any desired image or

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John Romita Sr. and the Punisher’s Secret Skull Sauce

Today we mourn the passing of comic book legend John Romita Sr. As a Marvel Comics artist, he played a pivotal role in defining the visual style of characters like Spider-Man and Wolverine, bringing a dynamic and expressive quality to their illustrations. He served as an influential editor at Marvel Comics, where he guided the

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Completed Syllabus and the Generous Choice of “Shipping”

The syllabus for my Psychology of Learning is complete (P325 Syllabus Summer 2023). It doesn’t look like a typical syllabus. It will let any student know immediately that the course they signed up for is something different. It took a look of extra time and effort. However, now comes the hard part… choosing to ship

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Creative Serendipity (or What Happens When You Throw Out the Roadmap)

One of the greatest upsides of infusing art into your work is what I like to call “creative serendipity”. Now, infusing art into your work, whatever your work is, doesn’t mean that you add fancy designs to your work, trying to make it visually appealing. Rather, it is “human act, a generous contribution, something that

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Leap Before You Look… Seth Godin’s “Leap First: Creating Work That Matters”

If there is one book (technically, audiobook) that is responsible for this blog’s existence, it is Seth Godin’s “Leap First: Creating Work That Matters“. If you’ve ever had a great idea that never made it to the real world, “Leap First” could be just what you need. In the world of personal and professional growth,

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