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Do you get anxious when you look at your to-do list? You know there’s no way you can get everything done today, but you push yourself anyway—pinging from one task to the next, working as fast as possible. You look at the clock and 4 or 5 hours have gone by without a break. I’m […]

I first noticed the difference between “Talkers” and “Doers” while attending the University of Michigan Art School. A few students in my color theory, drawing, and industrial design courses excelled at the talking part—explaining intent/ideas/rationale for their work. I felt intimidated and unsure if I was up to pursuing an art career. I had the […]

Achieving peak performance reminds me of the time my lower back went out. I tried stretching and physical therapy, but the sharp pains got worse. How does this relate to graphic design and marketing communications? Read on because it parallels the path to peak performance.