Where we are headed might be a point on a map, a compass heading, a vague description, or a point on the horizon. It is easier to consider our course and endurance when the destination is visible.
Backdrop Matters
Author: whatifconcepts
Legacy
What we build might remain for others to encounter in the years that follow. It might inspire the next chapter of the journey and leave a story of what was before.
Crossing Obstacles
If those who go before reduce the number of barriers, those who follow are likely to continue on the route. From clearing a path to leaving key insights or providing context, the journey can be enhanced by those who show care and concern. That said, we might be selective about which obstacles we remove, as some are necessary for the path to be remarkable.
Landmarks Define Our Quest
Encountering a landmark provides a sense of progress and distance covered. The occasional threshold or roadside mile marker gives us the ability to note that our journey advances. These notable transitions are chapters to the narrative that defines our quest. Note them and celebrate reaching each one.
Form & Function
How might we embed a bit of art into the functional aspects of our work?
Abandoned or Well-Used
What is the difference between abandoned and well-used? It isn’t easy to decipher if an object represents a previous generation’s work or a real-time activity. If we embrace an empathetic mindset towards the end-user we serve, we might help orient those who encounter our work. Abandoned and well-used tokens both have stories; the question is how we provide context for the narrative.
The Family Tree
Sometimes it takes a better graphic to help us comprehend how we are connected. Or you get create an algorithm, like Wolframalpha to map our connections.
On the Leaderboard
What if I told you a Tour de France rider made the leaderboard by receiving a penalty. What conditions would allow for such an occurrence?
Quinn Simmons is on the leaderboard for the King of the Mountain competition at the 2022 Tour de France with -1 points. Magnus Cort has won all the fourth category climbs, which offer one point for first place and no points for places behind first, and therefore is the current leader. As a penalty for riding off the course (on the grass shoulder next to the road to pass some other riders), Quinn received a penalty point and is listed on the KOM leaderboard, although technically he sits behind 174 other riders who have zero points. The irony is that the leaderboard added him to the tally for being behind.
It is convienient to say we are on the leaderboard, and it might be a true statement. However, being on a leaderboard is not always a sign of the highest ranking and overall performance.
Journey Amplified
If we can see where you travel from, it allows us to connect in a more meaningful way. We can add dimension to your travels if we know the terrain you covered. It is easy to point back to the direction you came from and expect others to comprehend the details. If you add details, it provides more depth and detail.
Work in Progress can be Art
When our work in progress is visible, some people might see the art within.
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