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I created this document because I could not find a good car comparison worksheet. I found many calculated MPG, TCO, and other metrics. Those did not resonate with what we were searching for. So, I created a spreadsheet and modified it as time went along. Usually, it was a result …

Listen to this voicemail I received today. I hate these voice messages. I don't usually use the word 'hate' that often. But these people take it to a whole new level. This is the fourth or fifth voice message I received today. They try to be all scary first by …

What does connecting people's enthusiasm to technology mean? To me, I look for opportunities where people need help in their lives. This might be something as simple as an Excel workbook that helps people perform some calculations. Currently I am working on a series for a free software tool called …

What do you get for a couple's wedding when you know nothing about them? You do not know their likes. You do not know their tastes or interests. Sure, they registered for soaps, flowers, pots, pans at various stores. However, what can you give them that is unique and personal? …

I created this file as a print-out for the SHARE Interview Model. It gives you a place where you can write down the stories and keep track of them. It also includes a short explaination of how to use it. Download .pdf

As I mentioned in earlier posts these ideas come at a time when you least expect it. This is, I feel, true illumination. It's an amazing feeling when you realize that your unconscious brain continues to work on a problem for you in the background. I was inspired when I …

Earlier this year I wrote an article about where ideas come from. This article is about what can kill and idea before it even has a chance. Sometimes it is some sort of physical limitation (financial or technological) but many times the idea is lost before it ever leaves our …

Where do ideas come from? Sounds like the answer should be simple, right? Not so fast. What I hope to do in this article is walk you through some of the steps that helps me generate ideas. For me, ideas can come at anytime so I have to be on …

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing--that’s why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar It can be hard to keep moving and accomplish various objectives. Sometimes there are things you want to do. Other times there are things you do not want to do but need …

Light in and of itself is nothing new. I'm not going to tell you something about light that you probably already didn't know. People have been using light for years. It's the fundamental principle in photography which is, by its entomology, painting with light. People have been using light to …

I frequently find myself in clothing retail stores. I'm usually shopping with my wife or grandmother. You can't help but notice the men who are there who don't want to be there. The stand in the isle staring off into space or browsing on their phones. You can sometimes find …

I recently did some volunteer work at place in San Antonio called Blue Hole . During the tour, our guide explained that the area we were working in was a sanctuary for environmental, spiritual and educational values. Some would come to reflect and meditate, others would walk the paths around …

There's Data Everywhere Most companies don't think of themselves as a data company but they are. Today sensors can be located in almost anything. From shoes, televisions, computers, watches, phones, cars, refrigerators and more are all collecting or reporting data. Then there's user data like what customers buy, how often, …