Hard Work AND Decisive Moments

When it comes to telling the story behind their success, most people will either tout the value of hard work, or tell the story of how a single decisive moment changed their life forever.  In reality, you have to do both. If you focus solely on hard work, you overlook the importance of being ready … Continue reading Hard Work AND Decisive Moments

Why it’s so hard to work with designers

I often hear folks complaining about how hard it is to work with designers.  “They’re prima donnas,” people say.  “They always insist on getting their way.” As a proud holder of a design degree from Stanford, I feel unusually qualified to respond to these criticisms. Design is ultimately about making choices with limited information.  It … Continue reading Why it’s so hard to work with designers