Andy Busam

I have a tendency to go headstrong towards a new project once I have a vision in my mind. More times than not, I follow through. But there are times when the vision eclipses ability, when my head gets ahead of my feet. This is a story about one of

Imitating others is a skill we do naturally. Yet, there’s a time and place for it. Merely imitating others by following their advice or the way they live without considering their situation or goals can lead to frustration or burnout. “When people are free to do as they please,

Because breathing becomes an involuntary action, we lose sight of its importance. Now, more than ever, we need to refocus on the breath as a source of calm and preparation for the future. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The late summer sun baked an eastern North Carolina field as 40 or so 8 to

Endings are a part of life. How we approach them matters as much as all the time from the start. “The end of a melody is not its goal: but nonetheless, had the melody not reached its end it would not have reached its goal either. A parable.” ― Nietzche --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Transitions are a part of life. Every day, month, year, and generation is marked by transitions. Being present means noticing them and giving them the attention they deserve. But the real key to life is to anticipate transitions and prepare for life on the other side. When I was a

I’m thankful for the lessons in attentiveness and initiative that my parents patiently taught me. They’re applicable in every aspect of life, including designing effective user and customer experiences. Just do it. “Did you notice anything,” my mom asked as I left the kitchen. Ten-year-old me stopped, turned,

It is important to have reflections at the ready for daily rumination. Internalize them. Make them personal. Find solace in words of wisdom passed down for generations. Nothing is perfect. Nothing is permanent. Nothing is personal. This concise wisdom was offered on a recent podcast episode of Ten Percent Happier

A trip to the local bookstore on a warm fall Sunday morning revealed a good way to improve the retail shopping experience in our digital-first era. On a warm fall Sunday morning, my wife and I went for coffee and a walk in downtown Davidson [https://www.ci.davidson.nc.

Today, this week, this era. There are, at least, three necessary and interconnected abilities we need individually and collectively to survive. They are as — if not more — important now than they have been for generations. While I will not unpack them in a substantive way in this one post, they’

People tend to think of repetition as a tool for persuasion. Yet, repetition can do much more, including strengthen relationships and create loyalty. Tell them what you’re going to say. Tell them. Tell them what you told them. This was the presentation guidance I was given in an undergraduate