I’m currently reading Seth Godin’s Small Is the New Big, a provocative book about being innovative and doing what matters. Godin suggests that competence kills innovation, something akin to what Clayton Christensen postulated in his 1997 book The Innovator’s Dilemma (in which he coined the phrase “disruptive technology”). To acheive remarkable results requires extraordinary, not competent, action.
I’m on an extraordinary journey, and looking for like-minded, extraordinary people. How about you?
I’ve had a few comments about the visual changes to the blog. They generally go something like this: “What’s with the retina-scarring orange?!” It is rather, vibrant, isn’t it? It’s part of the natural evolution of the site, and part of that extraordinary journey. Maybe if Crayola expanded their color line, they could call it “Extraordinary Orange.” Any way, it’s not a fixture of the site. As with life, change is the one constant we can all rely on.
And so, beginning October 1st, I’m going to be unveiling a new header each month. So for now, enjoy the orange.
Tigerblade says
There’s nothing wrong with orange. I happen to like it (orange used to be my signature color, before it was replaced by green). It did catch me offguard the first time I saw it, but I like it far better than the default header you had up for a bit.
Tigerblade says
There’s nothing wrong with orange. I happen to like it (orange used to be my signature color, before it was replaced by green). It did catch me offguard the first time I saw it, but I like it far better than the default header you had up for a bit.
Jeff Hester says
The orange is fun, and very different from what was there previously. I’ve not yet decided what I’m going to replace it with on October 1st, so stay tuned. 😉
Jeff Hester says
The orange is fun, and very different from what was there previously. I’ve not yet decided what I’m going to replace it with on October 1st, so stay tuned. 😉
epiclectic says
Like a kaleidoscope, I’m fascinated by new and unexpected combinations of color, shape and form. Too often, we become comfortable with a consistent organization to our life… and as you know, change forces us to look at things a bit differently.
Continuing to watch you and your site evolve, my friend.
epiclectic says
Like a kaleidoscope, I’m fascinated by new and unexpected combinations of color, shape and form. Too often, we become comfortable with a consistent organization to our life… and as you know, change forces us to look at things a bit differently.
Continuing to watch you and your site evolve, my friend.