“Strategy” is one of those buzzwords that we all use but maybe don’t understand as well as we should. That’s why I was so keen to read and sketch out …
Beyond Words: Unlocking the Power of Visual Thinking
Today I’d like to explore the limitations of relying solely on words when your goal is to learn, solve problems, or share ideas with others. While words are undeniably valuable …
Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke – A Visual Summary
Today I’m diving into Annie Duke’s book “Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts.” Let’s unpack some of my favorite concepts. Annie Duke’s background …
When in Doubt, Sketch it Out
How often in life do you come across a situation where you’re faced with confusion and uncertainty? Chances are that happens pretty frequently, because that tends to be how life …
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin – A Visual Summary
There is so much wisdom in The Creative Act by Rick Rubin that it’s probably not fair to call the video above a visual summary. Think of it instead perhaps …
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel – A Visual Summary
In his book The Psychology of Money, Morgan Housel shares timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness. In the video above and blog post below I’d like to share with …
Two Important Questions for Visual Thinkers
Visual thinking boils down to two questions: What are the pieces? How do they fit together? In this video I reflect on those questions while telling you about an episode …
Visual Thinking Warmup
When you first enter the world of visual thinking, your primary task is to get comfortable making marks that aren’t just letters as you start to think about how to …
What flavors are you bringing to your work?
If you’re about to embark on a new project or need to bring some fresh energy to one that’s already in progress, I’ve got an activity for you: draw a …
Build Your Body of Work
As visual thinkers, what we do is create artifacts that support our thinking, our learning, and our ability to communicate with others. The visual artifacts that you create can take …