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The Illusion of Passion in Career and Work

The Illusion of Passion in Career and Work

by Chris Kiess | Feb 9, 2018 | Musings on Life, UX Careers

A few years back, I developed this obsession with my career and my life. Perhaps, it was a bit of existential angst or maybe I had been reading too many self-help books. I’m not sure. But, several times (or sometimes more often) each year, I would begin grappling with...
Walking with Jasmine: The Value of Life Experiences

Walking with Jasmine: The Value of Life Experiences

by Chris Kiess | Aug 7, 2014 | Musings on Life, Words

I lost the best friend of my life this past week. And as a U.S. Marine, I’ve had some pretty damn good friends in my lifetime – friends who would have risked life and limb for me. But this friend was different having unprecedented honor and loyalty worthy of the...
Design, Twinkies, Armageddon and existentialism

Design, Twinkies, Armageddon and existentialism

by Chris Kiess | Feb 21, 2014 | Design, Musings on Life, Words

“The sweetest comeback ever.” That’s what the billboard said as my wife and I were heading back into Chicago last summer from a trip to the country vet. The Twinkie was back after an extended absence, having been reintroduced to the market a few months prior. No one...
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