The Cave Digger

Meet Ra Paulette — cave digger extraordinaire. I was fascinated with his story and his masterpieces, that are a labor of love. His passion for digging sandstone caves and creating artistic wonders with ordinary tools, and a rich spirit, are … [Read more...]

Bob Dylan — A Nobel Laureate

As you get older, you get smarter and that can hinder you because you try to gain control over the creative impulse. Creativity is not like a freight train going down the tracks. It’s something that has to be caressed and treated with a great deal of … [Read more...]

From the Archives — September 2015

The following post is from the blog archives from a year ago (originally published on September 21, 2015 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/shades-of-grey/). Seeking clarity on standards, deliverables, and process is different than expecting … [Read more...]

Experimental Innovation

Malcolm Gladwell entertains the notion of experimental innovation. His thesis is simple. Most of us will never be geniuses right out of the gates. We need to toil, and work, and revise, and improve, and never settle for mediocrity. As Mr. Gladwell … [Read more...]