These Things I Believe

These Things I Believe

Fear sucks

Artistry is underrated

Productive beats busy

Vulnerability is courage

Connection gives us meaning

Conversations are the bond

Flow beats work-life balance

I love the fact that in your busy day, you still find the time to pop by here and check in. Really, I appreciate it. I love to write and because I love it – I work hard, so it takes it out of me. For the next couple of weeks I’m gonna slack off a while. I’m not saying complete radio silence, but for sure I’m gonna turn it down a bit.

In the meantime I’ll leave you with the opening slide for my upcoming talk in Chicago, which is about connections. This image is both inspired by, and for my family. It’s an adaptation of my Twitter bio and it’s a brief adaptation of a fantastic piece by my friend Joe Gerstandt. I am simultaneously very excited and nervous about giving this talk. In my head I have the courage to go all out and deliver a session that will involve people, invite them to think differently, and leave a mark for a long time. And the thing is….man, fear sucks – and I will overcome.

Keep it honest.

Love – Doug