Thoughts Shared

Below you will find all of my latest blog posts. I will share stories and ideas, resources and tips to inspire you.

September 15, 2023
The Mind's Creative Process

Bend, Break, and Blend.

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September 8, 2023
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

The Hidden Sources Behind Big Ideas.

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September 1, 2023
The Myth of Originality

How the Art of the Past Molds Today's Creations.

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August 25, 2023
Brick by Brick, Idea by Idea

Discoveries, insights, and lessons worth sharing this month.

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August 21, 2023
Start With Why

Finding the Inspiration Within Yourself.

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August 11, 2023
The Leverage of Intentional Boredom

A New Routine for Creativity and Growth.

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August 4, 2023
Make Boredom Great Again

The Underrated Power of Stillness.

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July 28, 2023
Pause, Reflect, and Reboot

Discoveries, insights, and lessons worth sharing this month.

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July 21, 2023
"I don't know"

The Art of Fostering Openness.

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July 14, 2023
Leaping Into the Unknown

A Comfortable Cage is Still a Cage.

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July 7, 2023
Helping Out a Friend

Why does lending a hand matter?

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June 30, 2023
In for the Long Game

Discoveries, insights, and lessons worth sharing this month.

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June 23, 2023
Passion Demands Effort

It isn't found, it's built.

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June 16, 2023
AI: Friends or Foe to Creativity?

Striking a Balance in our Dance with AI.

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June 9, 2023
Find Beauty in Everyday Life

Transforming the Mundane into the Extraordinary.

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May 26, 2023
Behind My Thoughts

Discoveries, insights, and lessons worth sharing this month.

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May 19, 2023
Finding Comfort in Discomfort

Embracing Life Challenges Through Uncomfortable Situations and Turning Them Into Growth Opportunities.

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May 12, 2023
Living With Uncertainty

My Journey with a rare autoimmune disease called Cogan's Syndrome.

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May 5, 2023
Scattered Platforms Equals Cluttered Mind

Taming Your Digital Life for Greater Focus and Mental Clarity.

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April 20, 2023
Your Words Shape Your Reality

What we think of ourselves is how we become.

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April 5, 2023
Color Magic: Boost Your Designer-Client Collaboration

Bridge the communication gap through a shared understanding of colors with effective strategies.

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March 16, 2023
Embrace Life's Journey: Unleash the Power of the Infinite Mindset

Some days you are ahead. And some days you are behind.

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August 28, 2022
Belonging vs. Fitting In

When you belong somewhere, it feels like you are part of a group of people who share your values and goals.

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August 18, 2022
Hybrid Professional Identity: Make Sense of Your Multiple Identities

Do you ever feel that you are not fulfilling your true professional self? If you do, maybe the term hybrid professional will empower you to own all of your identities.

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August 3, 2022
One of the Most Dreaded Questions to be Asked: What Do You Do?

Articulating what you do to others clearly and with confidence requires practice.

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July 12, 2022
A World of Possibilities

When people feel valued they become inspired to be a better version of themselves.

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July 5, 2022
Jack of All Trades, Master of Some

Generalists are persistent and motivated to explore different fields that interest them.

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June 17, 2022
Introversion: How to Leverage What You Got, and Be Confident About It.

Learning to leverage the advantages of our personality type can inspire us to do more, and feel like we can contribute.

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June 14, 2022
A Worthy Rival

We start to make things better for ourselves and others when we view people as worthy rivals instead of someone to be beaten.

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June 11, 2022
Passion Comes From Meaningful Work

When our work becomes deeply personal to us, what we feel is passion. And when it doesn't, what we feel is stress.

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June 10, 2022
Doing Art Is An Act of Generosity

Art is human. Art is anything that's creative, passionate, personal, and that resonates with the viewer and not only with the creator.

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June 9, 2022
Perseverance Over Talent

Without putting effort into your work, talent will only get you so far.

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June 8, 2022
Hearing Is Not Listening

Great listening is about approaching conversations with an open mind and curiosity

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May 8, 2022
Context Is King

The context in which products and services are being made is crucial. Without the context, things start to go fuzzy in the long term.

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May 3, 2022
The Creative In All Of Us

With encouragement, the right mindset, and tools, anyone can overcome the barrier of: “creativity is only for the chosen few”.

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April 21, 2022
Why A Clear Direction Matters In Business

A sense of direction provides clarity, understanding, alignment and meaning.

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April 12, 2022
Brand Authenticity

Today's customers want meaning, more than features and benefits. They are seeking a sense of belonging.

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April 7, 2022
The Thing We Struggled As A Child

What would the world be like if we focused on children's curiosity, cultivated their creativity, and instilled a love for learning?

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March 29, 2022
Design Seeks to Serve

The designer constantly wanders in the space of making things better than they were before.

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March 28, 2022
Define Your Vision Statement In A More Inspiring Way

A good vision statement depicts an ideal that you imagine of what the world could look like.

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March 2, 2022
What You Consume, Determines What You Create

What do you consume every day?

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February 3, 2022
What Is Humanity Without A Good Story?

Stories that matter build an idea, inspire action, and has a clear outcome to learn from.

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February 2, 2022
The right "what if?" questions seek possibilities

When you ask yourself the question "what if?"—do you imagine a positive or negative future?

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January 22, 2022
The Mindset of a Forever Student

There's always an opportunity to learn something new. And the pursuit of knowledge doesn't stop after graduation.

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January 20, 2022
The Brand Building Honeycomb

Seven building blocks for the most essential facets of a brand.

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January 10, 2022
Articulate Values as Verbs

Values are truly effective when they are articulated as verbs to give a clear idea of how to act.

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December 22, 2021
Personal Brand = Your Reputation

Building our personal brand gives us the opportunity to share our stories with our own voice.

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December 13, 2021
'Typography Don't Matter'

Or it does matter if it helps us to get from point A to point B. And the more effortless it gets, the better the experience will be.

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October 18, 2021
Own Your Space

A personal website is a gateway into your world and to showcase your unique voice.

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September 22, 2021
A logo Is Not Love At First Sight

When we view logos as part of a long-term strategy, will we experience the power of a great logo.

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