Continuum
Living life can be compared to traveling a long and winding river. As it flows downstream, you have two choices: stay in the current and navigate downstream, or haul out on the riverbank and settle down in one spot. I suppose you could argue for a third option of paddling upstream; the progress is slow […]
Commencement
Commencement is a word that we hear a great deal at this time of year, in conjunction with graduation ceremonies. While graduation is about celebrating what’s been accomplished, commencement is all about anticipation of what lies ahead. That imaginary journey is often described in very general and grand terms, with the Valedictorian citing lofty expectations […]
The Human Super-Computer
The evolution of computers and exponential growth in computing power during our lifetime has been truly remarkable. The most powerful computers of these are described as a “Super-Computers”: World English Dictionarysupercomputer (ˌsuːpəkəmˈpjuːtə) — n a powerful computer that can process large quantities of data of asimilar type very quicklyThe Super-Computers of just a few years ago, which […]
18 Years
That’s the amount of time it takes a child to reach (theoretical) adulthood and how long it takes for truly fine scotch whiskey to mature. Evidently at least that much time also passes before some businesses pause to ask their clients how well they’re doing!As our business embarks on a comprehensive journey to reach out […]
Renewal
That’s what Spring is all about: Renewal. It features the brilliant Renewal of nature and often our physical world too, along with the re-energizing of our spirits. Even though we haven’t had much of a Florida winter, the arrival of spring rains and fresh air still inspires activity. “Spring Cleaning” just feels right. In a business sense, it’s […]
Fast Forward to Spring
The Formosa Azaleas in my garden are convinced that it’s spring. I imagine that the gorgeous lavender blooms of my favorite shrub are what Ponce de Leon must have seen when he first named the place “Florida”. In any event, I don’t recall ever admiring their spring flowers while raking last year’s hickory leaves! It […]
Giving Thanks
The years roll by. I’m amazed to reflect that I joined Austin Outdoor ten years ago this month. I’ve learned so much along the way from my team members, clients, vendors and business associates. I’m thankful daily for the opportunity to participate in this journey with a team that has grown to 900 talented professionals, […]
Finish Strong
I love watching the Olympics, especially the Summer Games. I enjoy sports that I don’t follow at other times, but I especially cherish the stories of human determination and triumph. There were so many special moments these past couple of weeks at the London Games; at the risk of overlooking others and to in no […]
Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
I recently wrote about how an occasional change in perspective can make all the difference and encouraged getting “off the porch” for a fresh view of the world. I can’t take credit for motivating the journey of a friend that I’m about to share with you, but I can use her experience to illustrate what’s […]
Exponential Potential
Each of us is on a personal journey that unfolds with each passing day. The passage of time by itself, however, doesn’t determine our potential for what will be accomplished. Potential is a function of Knowledge Learned and Experience Gained along the way.Knowledge without practical application creates nothing of value to others. Think of a […]