Prince: June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016

Dearly beloved
We are gathered here today
To get through this thing called life
Electric word life
It means forever and that’s a mighty long time
But I’m here to tell you
There’s something else
The after world
A world of never ending happiness
You can always see the sun, day or night
– Prince

A Minnesota legend – These lyrics were my introduction to an imaginative master. His music touched so many moments in my life. My heart is a bit heavy. Thank you for your gift.

Source: Prince dead at 57: Legendary musician found at Paisley Park

Do you know what a bicycle looks like? Of course you do. At least you think you do. You’re pretty sure; there’s a couple of wheels, a couple of tubes, some handlebars…But do you really know what a bicycle looks like? Could you draw the perfect mountain bike, BMX or a road bike completely from memory? You might think so, but if Italian artist Gianluca Gimini’s genius latest project is anything to go by, there’s a good chance you’re wrong.

Source: Artist Asks Strangers to Draw a Bicycle From Memory… Then 3D Renders The Results – Mpora

“Creative confidence is about believing in your ability to create change in the world around you. This self-assurance lies at the heart of innovation,” according to brothers Tom and David Kelley in their book, Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential within us all.

Source: Creative Confidence: 8 Steps For a Life of Innovation | YourStory

Disruption and innovation are the mantras of the day. This is not just a management fad. These have become cornerstones of competitiveness. Technology—in particular the digitization of the enterprise—is having a profound impact on today’s businesses. It is accelerating market shifts, enabling the creation of new business models.

Source: Managing for Disruption: Lessons in Building Brand Clarity | Branding Magazine

“Trusting your gut is trusting the collection of all your subconscious experiences,” says Melody Wilding

Source: The Hidden Power In Trusting Your Gut Instincts | Fast Company