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Everyone loves the idea of unicorns — rare, magical, unforgettable. But here’s the thing: most of the time, they don’t just appear out of nowhere. In work and in life, “unicorn moments” usually show up when we give ourselves space to imagine differently. One simple trick: next time you’re brainstorming, instead of asking “What’s realistic?” ask “What would […]

It’s funny how much energy we spend thinking about “competition.” From the kid racing you to the swing set, to the business down the street…it’s always there. But here’s the truth: success isn’t about crossing the most finish lines. It’s about showing up where it counts and making your victory impossible to ignore. When you […]

This morning my daughter’s cheer team had their first game of the season—without their uniforms. Instead, they came out in plain white tees, black leggings, and a mix of hand-me-down or previous season’s pom-poms. And you know what? They still brought the energy, the spirit, and their team won the game. It was a good […]

This weekend I went to the Minnesota State Fair with no real plan. Our group was just wandering, following the crowds, stopping wherever looked interesting. It was fun… but by the end of the day, I realized we’d completely missed the one thing we’d most wanted to try: the Uncrustaburger. All that walking, all those […]

Have you ever noticed how the smallest detail can change the whole mood of a room? A fresh coat of paint, a lamp in the right corner, even just clearing the kitchen counter…suddenly everything feels lighter. The same goes for ideas. Most of the time it’s not about tearing everything down and starting from scratch; […]

Ever notice how intimidating a blank page can feel? It doesn’t matter if it’s a sketchbook, a notebook, or a new project at work—the emptiness can be the hardest part. Here’s the trick: don’t aim for perfect, aim for something. A line, a word, a doodle. Once the page isn’t blank anymore, momentum takes over. At […]

Last week I spent a few days on Ocracoke Island, staring at a small pile of shells and wondering what kind of creative project I could make with them. Nothing was coming to me. Later that day, my aunt who lives at the beach during the summer showed me something she’d been working on for […]