Gather round the drafting table kids, now that I've replaced my computer, it's time for Grandpa Borson to dole out some more important and life altering advice. If you swing through my site with any … [Read more...]
Reading between the Lines
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...]