"A Circulatory System," Ink and Watercolor Drawing, 10 x 14 inches, by Jenie Gao

How to Catch a Counterfeit (or how to focus on what matters)

Post author:Jenie
Post published:November 24, 2015
Post category:Everyday Allegories Understanding Value

Back when I started working in manufacturing, I had a boss who would ask our team: "How do you catch a counterfeit?" The answer? "Study the real." There are infinite…

The competition for our attention. The fight for our love.

Post author:Jenie
Post published:November 16, 2015
Post category:Everyday Allegories

Comparison is a blessing and a curse, depending on how we use it. Comparisons help us understand context. They give us familiarity, which is vital for connection. The same things can be…