Sunshocked

I had three goals when I started Diligent Creative last October. The first was to pull non-profits closer to the bleeding edge of online strategy. The second was to provide a home for ethically-minded creative types. The third was an office. Yay for small victories.

While the nation wonders what our new president may accomplish in his first hundred days, here’s what I’ve been up to since I launched Diligent Creative back on October 1st.

When we imagine a creative act, we picture a prologue of frustrated brainstorming followed by a sudden spark of unrestrained brilliance. Such a story fails to celebrate the vital evolution of ideas from continued effort over time.

This Wednesday I’ll be saying goodbye to my job of four years and striking out on my own. It should be a moment of exhilaration and celebration—except for the fact the U.S. financial market just cried Jenga! in the middle of my endeavor. Here are three reasons why I’m not crazy.