Tip of the hat to Seth Godin for this lovely reflection -- its precisely how I see the BRAT and all grassroots efforts! Gardens, not buildings Great projects start out feeling like buildings. There are architects, materials, staff, rigid timelines, permits, engineers, a structure. It works or it doesnt. Build something that doesnt fall down. On time. But in fact, great projects, like great careers and relationships that last, are gardens. They are tended, they shift, they grow. They endure over time, gaining a personality and reflecting their environment. When something dies or fades away, we prune, replant and grow again. Perfection and polish arent nearly as important as good light, good drainage and a passionate gardener. By all means, build. But dont finish. Dont walk away. Here we grow.
Posted on: Sun, 04 May 2014 00:02:30 +0000