There is a life lesson that everyone should learn at some point - and I truly believe your personal success is directly tied to your ability to learn this lesson as early as possible in your career. … [Read more...]
The Costs Associated with becoming an Architect
The costs associated with becoming a licensed architect are out of control. If you have gone through the process yourself in the last 10 years you know exactly what I mean - it seems like there is a … [Read more...]
Meetings are a Waste of Time
Despite how much I like to talk, I think most meetings are a waste of time and a drain on my life force. At least half of the meetings I attend, nothing is really happening other than the swapping of … [Read more...]
Responsibility: Don’t Be a Dunce
Did you know that the word "dunce" is meant to refer to someone who is a slow learner? It is slightly less disparaging than being called dumb or stupid but no matter how you look at it, it's not a … [Read more...]
Leadership versus Management
Leadership has a funny way of exposing your shortcomings and glaring inadequacies. Traits that were once fairly easy to mask - temperament, procrastination, lack of technical knowledge - are no longer … [Read more...]
Tips for being an Architect AND a Regular Person
There are some words of advice that have stuck with me over the years - some were specific to being an architect, but most were generic to being a decent human being. Since I like to think both of … [Read more...]