Getting In Sync

On December 23, 2010 By

Here’s a fascinating video showing how the coupling of 5 metronomes via a common, fluid base pulls the metronomes into sync:

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Here is an excerpt from the October Wired Magazine interview with Steven Johnson and Kevin Kelly. This part is so mission critical to the success of your ideas.

(NOTE: This note was inspired by a quote shared via Spike Humer:
”If you want to sail your ship in a different direction, you must [...]

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In addition to the insights Steven (and Kevin Kelly) have to share on this subject:

 
For those of you interested in developing a platform for your message – this is an exceptional platform rollout.
 

Sure, he’s got sufficient street cred and history. But he’s also formulaically hitting each high [...]

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The Ultimate Language Learning

On September 25, 2010 By

I’m fortunate. Very fortunate.
I am the proud father of 3 wonderful, bright, healthy children.

I am also one of 6 siblings, all of them healthy (though I have two siblings who you would recognize in Go Ask Alice and Forrest Gump. I’ll elaborate someday soon. Both are amazing people).

I also have a [...]

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Staring At The Blank Page

On June 27, 2010 By

And the blank page stares back. Taunting you.

How often have you been slain with this situation:
You sit down to craft killer copy for a client. Or need to pull from your mind some insight that really communicates your heart and mind at the moment…

And if you were driving, speaking into your [...]

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Hey, fellow brainstormers. This particular event, held in Paris France starting May 23rd, really caught my attention. In an effort to educate the average French consumer about the difficulties facing French farmers, the entire Champs Elysées was converted into a lush, green farm:

What really struck me was [...]

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At ThoughtOffice, we’ve made a real emphasis on helping users move from “idea hamsters” to producers. Why? Because in the real world, it’s APPLIED CREATIVITY that moves us forward. Now, this is not being critical of true artists. People who have the freedom to create with no end game in sight are great. But in my world, we have to create something of value that people will exchange for some other value (money, for instance).

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How does ThoughtOffice Compare to MindMapping? First, let me state I’m a big fan of visualization of ideas. Get me within 10 feet of a whiteboard and I can’t help but grab a dry erase pen, pop the cap and start doodling. I’ll share where that came from someday. Suffice to say, when your big brother is on stage making a presentation and you just KNOW you can do better, you grab the pen and prove it…

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