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After twelve years of designing and developing for clients ranging from multi-billion dollar sales corporations to sole-proprietorships on a shoestring I say the difference between good and evil lies in delivering value in every context. Efficiency in development. Pragmatism in strategy. Profitable returns on business investment.

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I'm nearing the twelve-year mark of my involvement in this ever-learning role of UI/UX Design & Development and I'm realizing that learning, for me, at least, has become somewhat of a myopic endeavor. I'm geared to learn about UX-related, design or technology issues on a daily basis. I'm in the zone, my head in the game. I veer off that path to learn about personal development, business, culture, philosophy, intercultural studies and theology from time-to-time. But, mostly, I'm nostril-deep in the scripts, the doctypes, the personas and such.

My son asked me why I chose this line of work and I didn't have a ready answer for him. That's not the kind of head-in-the-game mindset I bring to an interview. I was surprised by the question, because, frankly, I wasn't expecting it.

I'm still wondering why. Really wondering why.

And when I think for a bit, I discover there are innumerable reasons why. I'm made for this. This is made for me. Or rather, it's made by people like me.

All the learning takes a toll, however. And tonight, I'm laying in bed, upstairs, clicking out some thoughts into the ether while The Lovely's catching up on Arrested Development, downstairs (I'll get to that in a minute).

I think I've forgotten how to rest. And it's not a good thing.

So, tomorrow morning, I'll get up early, after a good night's rest, and think, read and pray. That's restful. Truly restful.

Get some rest, would'ya?