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Some Austin locals dislike SXSW because of the tourists, crowds, and traffic, but I really enjoy seeing people from all over who are speaking languages I can’t place and having good times away from their homes. Their enthusiasm reminds me what I sometimes take for granted about living here. #sxsw #atx #austin

“Live each day as if it were your last” is actually bad advice unless you expect to die soon. Invest your time and energy in things that will make you happy and proud later.

“Live each day as if it were your last” is actually bad advice unless you expect to die soon. Invest your time and energy in things that will make you happy and proud later.

What does “measure twice, cut once” mean for you today?

Sometimes, we need a reminder: just do the thing. A first iteration done and being evaluated and improved upon is way more valuable to you and everyone else than the perfect iteration being researched and planned to death.

There are always multiple winning solutions in design. Paring them down can be stressful, but that’s a good spot to be in.

Remember when popup ads got so out of hand, browsers added a way to block popup ads? Can we get that kind of energy for "accept cookies" and "no I don't want to subscribe to your newsletter for a discount"?

When you’re demoing your MVP that you spent a lot of time designing and coding, but did no user research. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRptCm6g/

When it turns out to be your circus and your monkeys, you get to decide how to train them and run the show.

If you get a lucky break today, whatever that means to you: will you be caught off guard, or prepared?

This year more than ever I’m gearing up to share helpful things I’ve learned in my >20 year career. I’ll be talking about #design, #productdesign, #userexperience, #motivation, and #branding. Let me know if you have suggestions on what you’d like to hear about!

The most difficult and most rewarding goals in life are the ones that necessitate continual care.

You can learn a lot from older folks who have been at it longer than you. You can shed outdated behaviors and thoughts by observing folks who are newer than you.

One good font family for a project is usually enough. Two good fonts also work. You better have a good reason for more than that.

Today’s a good day to be mindful and deliberate about what you’re spending your attention on and what kinds of returns that investment gives you.