Craftsman Mindset

Craftsman Mindset, Discipline

Long Ball > Short Ball

Q: What do the Netflix, Uber, and heroin have in common? The first two cases are generally accepted as good things. The third is not… unless you’re a junkie. Most new technology, products (which, for this example, includes heroin), and services are aimed at giving us low-friction, instant gratification solutions – the answer to my question. For example, Netflix allows you to stream your… Continue reading Long Ball > Short Ball

Craftsman Mindset, Discipline

Perfecting Your Craft When You’re Not Practicing Your Craft

“His eyes watered and his head ached like he’d been staring at a computer screen all day.” #padw — Mike McCann (@mikemccann3) April 13, 2016 I did it as an experiment. My schedule would soon change and I would have less time to focus on the things I wanted to work on. My attention would be drawn in many new… Continue reading Perfecting Your Craft When You’re Not Practicing Your Craft