Even the most perfect beam needs to be placed. A meditation on what happens when we hide our talents and why the practice of being seen matters in both design and life.

The blank page can feel as heavy as a stack of bricks, waiting for shape and meaning. The writer, like the mason, must dare to lay the first course—crooked or true. Momentum comes from action, not waiting. The muse meets you in the work, never before.

Above my desk, a quote from Paulo Coelho reminds me that time waits for no one. The masters—Wright, Noguchi, and the old-timers—didn’t wait for inspiration. They picked up their tools and started. The muse visits those who are already moving.

True progress isn’t about frantic hustle. It’s about making the next right move, fully and with care. Here’s what builders and shogi masters know about action and presence.

Procrastination isn’t laziness—it’s fear of missing the mark. Perfectionism is just self-doubt in fancy clothes. Zen archery shows us the way forward: Aim with intention, release with trust, and let go. The project begins not when you’re ready, but when you begin.