Opportunity Doesn’t Knock

We’ve all heard variations of the phrase, so I won’t even mention it. But it’s inaccurate. Because opportunity doesn’t knock. Sure it might happen once in a blue moon, but typically, things don’t fall into place. Your lap will remain empty (non-sexual reference, of course) and nothing/no one will come aknockin’ if you’re not out there

2011: Year In Review

  2011 was an awesome year for me. FIlled with mostly ups, and not many downs. Let’s hope the trend continues in 2012. January I rung in the New Year with close friends in Milwuakee. It was a blast. January was a big month. In December, I’d left my awesome job at McNally Smith College

The Power Of No

Turning down work. Ha! What a novel concept. About a year ago, I remember reaching out to contractors/freelancers/small business owners and hearing them say: “Sorry, I’d love to help you out but I’m not taking on any new work right now.” I’d think to myself…”Lazy freelancer….doesn’t want to do any real work…” or  “If I

How Target Nails User Experience

Have you ever gone to a Target store with the intention of “picking up a couple of things, like deodorant and laundry detergent” and ended up leaving an hour later with a heaping cartful of product that you suddenly remembered you needed? It’s a serendipitous experience. But it isn’t. Because it’s science and art. When