Despite my aversion to doing the dishes, it has taught me some valuable lessons. Here are five that I apply almost daily to my creative practice as a designer.

A single piece of advice that I have given more than anything else.

Luck plays a much 
larger role in the success or failure of an idea 
than anyone would 
like to admit.

Research is often seen as rigorous, while idea creation is seen as a moment of inspiration. Identifying problems and the practice of creating solutions are equally tricky and require radically different skills.

Work. Does it always have to feel like a grind, or can it feel like play? It turns out your thoughts make it so.

Your whole body is an intelligence ecosystem from the moment you are born. 

There is the way you think the world is, and then there is the way the world really is. This is the ongoing battle for all of us: to live in the real world, the world where we get to choose what we want to do, even if it’s only for one hour a day.
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Experiences fill your experience bucket, otherwise known as your life.

I take my time and embrace the role of randomness.

Open yourself to the idea that progress and learning are infinite.

Ideas go beyond thoughts because they are formulated in a way that allows them to become real.



Listening and curiosity are two vital skills for creativity to thrive.

Find your people on your “team for life.” They will open endless doors of insight, discovery, and motivation.