Failure: The Secret To Success.

"I have not failed. I've just found (Discovered)10,000 ways that won't work. "
                                                                   - Thomas A. Edison

I think Edison said it best...

As a creative person, it takes multiple failures to achieve innovation.  The process of creating something new and exciting is litered with shortcomings and falling short, but in the end we achieve progress.  The secret is not being discouraged along the way.  Paul Saffo explains:

I personally am not a big fan of foreign vehicles, however I have always been a fan of inspiration and being inspired.  This short film by Honda just happens to be one of those videos that I like to refer to sometimes during my own personal moments of frustration that I may have with my creative process.

Its always good to remind yourself that it's some light at the end of your creative tunnel.  Watch and enjoy.

The Beauty of "Mission Accomplished"

"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment."
                                                                            - Jim Rohn

Making "The Magic" Happen

I know that anyone who is reading this is probably very familiar with the slogans "Impossible Is Nothing" by Adidas or "Just Do It" by Nike.  Statements like these speak of a "making it happen" mentality that has become a driving force in accomplishments of all shapes and sizes.

It seems that Ive come to a stage in my life where I really crave getting things done.  This applies both to my personal as well as my work life.  I don't know why, but I think that Im getting addicted to that thrill of "I did it", and better yet "WE did it".

Just recently I have taken on a part time position at the school I attend (IADT Detroit) and walked into a tornado.  No not literally, but things were pretty much a mess.  I was assigned to work in the Equipment Checkout Room, an infinite jungle of wires, cables and shelves, where students come by to check out cameras, camcorders, and audio recording devices. 

Mission Accomplished

Needless to say, the situation is not a tornado any longer.  I was able to come in and sort of re-energize the team to make changes that would benefit the workflow.  Together, we have been able to began a turn around that will make things more efficient for all of us.

When I was personally thanked by my boss for helping things to turn around, it was confirmation that I was in the right direction that makes for yet another "Accomplished Mission".