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The Internet is rapidly filling with AI-generated imagery in unprecedented ways. As a result, people are already experiencing visual fatigue and overload, struggling to find authenticity amid the saturation of these digital creations. Human-made work feels fundamentally different and possesses a unique essence. Elements like texture, imperfection, and the palpable presence of the artist’s hand still matter and resonate deeply with audiences.

It was late on a Friday afternoon and I was sitting across the desk from the CEO of a rapidly growing technology company. We were reviewing a process I had designed for the sales team to use when preparing for important presentations. Throughout our discussion he asked insightful questions, and I had answers for most of them. When we finished the review, he looked across the desk and asked: “Frank, is this your best work?”

We were taught what to think, how to behave, and how to fit in. We were taught to work hard, set goals, and be responsible. But almost no one ever taught us how to gain clarity on what to do so that a good decision can be made. What we were taught was some version of “Do what you were told.” That is not clarity, it is obedience. Without clarity, all the effort in the world can still leave you stuck, busy, and going nowhere in particular.

What a beach song reveals when you finally hear it. I believe that songs are really stories about someone’s life set to music.
And if you listen closely enough, perhaps they can start telling you something about yours. Today I am writing about a song that is one of my all-time favorites: Margaritaville.