Here is a distinction that took my breath away recently. What’s so different about scary and dangerous? More specifically, what’s the difference between something being scary-not-dangerous versus being dangerous-not-scary? Short answer: A lot. Scary-not-dangerous is an intimidating but usually growth-filled space to play. Dangerous-not-scary situations compel us to remain stagnant out of comfort even when …
I wanted to mix things up this week and share a short video with you. This video was filmed nearly 3 years ago, but my conviction shared here has only deepened. If you are curious to learn more about the there is nothing stopping you mindset, check out the podcast I dedicated to this topic last month. You …
Well, here we are. The final days of 2016. Whether it has been a year to remember or a year you cannot wait to see from your rearview mirror, we are about to flip a page. 2017 is upon us. With a new year comes a natural impulse to look ahead. It’s a time of …
Anyone else a huge fan of Grace Bonney, the woman behind Design*Sponge? I’ve always enjoyed this well-curated site, but the thing that transformed me into a huge fan was Bonney’s radio show After the Jump where she’d interview fabulous creatives and share her own insights on art, life, and business. You can imagine how thrilled …
Long before I founded Point Road Studios, I was designing partnerships. Building relationships has been the common thread throughout my professional career – whether as a teacher in Germany, a Communications Director at a start-up non-profit, or an account and sales executive. In my experience, a strong foundation of mutual respect and trust is key …
