I recently made a little chart distinguishing a few common perceptions from contrasting facts on the ground. It occurred to me that these are related somehow, that something lies in them to be learned: Portland, Oregon is widely considered to be one of the hardest cities in the US on small businesses, due to taxes, fees, and regulations. It's true that businesses face … [Read more...]
The Power of Negative Thinking
I tend to solve problems like Sherlock Holmes. Negatively. By removing things. By denying and rejecting things. As Sherlock said he did, I eliminate all the impossibilities and am left, for whatever it may cost, with the truth. But sometimes, when you've eliminated all the impossibilities, there's nothing left. The problem is simply impossible. At that moment, you can dream the … [Read more...]
