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On the Seesaw

Specters of Ideas Past

When we chance upon old abandoned ideas, we call it serendipity. But what if it’s something otherworldly?

Apr 21

Specters of Ideas Past

Apr 21

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On the Seesaw

Rituals, the sacred predecessor to routines.

Rituals have been an eminent part of human life throughout history. They define and describe us to signal to the world who we are and what…

Jan 31

A man is lying on the ground next to a lake or river and floating a paper lantern. There are rows of lanterns already floating on the water.

Jan 31

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Think of the pastabilities if you just stopped sponging

Not all kitchen tools are made equal. Some inspire a mantra for life.

Nov 27, 2023

A greyscale photo of a boy holding a strainer over his head.

Nov 27, 2023

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On seesaws, swings, and other playful things

Welcome to the beginning of a new blog✌🏼

Jul 31, 2023

On seesaws, swings, and other playful things

Jul 31, 2023

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On the Seesaw

The write way to embrace courage, joy, and optimism.

The heading is a mouthful, so let’s skip the subtitle.

Jul 17, 2023

The write way to embrace courage, joy, and optimism.

Jul 17, 2023

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Bootcamp

What I learned about creative courage and failures from watching my partner cook

From a young age, people called me creative. From a purely prevailing point of view, you could say that it described me well. I painted…

May 15, 2023

What I learned about creative courage and failures from watching my partner cook

May 15, 2023

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Bootcamp

TGIF: Thank God, it’s feedback

Part II: The Art of giving feedback ( and funny memes from the American sitcom, Friends ).

Apr 29, 2023

TGIF: Thank God, it’s feedback

Apr 29, 2023

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Bootcamp

TGIF: Thank God, it’s feedback

Part I: The Art of receiving feedback. ( Explained through memes from the sitcom, Friends ).

Apr 17, 2023

TGIF: Thank God, it’s feedback

Apr 17, 2023

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Bootcamp

How to align with your product manager from day one

Tips on building a strong partnership through meaningful questions.

Mar 21, 2023

Two men sitting on a table with open books and about to high-five.

Mar 21, 2023

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Bootcamp

Productivity is misunderstood and joy is overlooked.

This new year, I hope you choose creativity and joy

Jan 3, 2023

Man sticking his tongue out while holding a clock like sunglasses

Jan 3, 2023

Smriti Richard

Smriti Richard

Maker of products by day, tinkerer in words by night. I write about design, creativity, and the spark of everyday life.

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