I often get my haircut in my hometown when visiting my parent’s to save money. I’ve been recommended a new barber, and it got me to thinking about my expectations on service.

I believe that your first experience with a business should be worst. Not to say that it should be bad – just that it should always get better.

I get it. You need to showcase how you’re different. What’s the easiest way to do that? Titles! Of course! Titles are used both inside and outside of organizations to show one’s salt. Titles like director or president or guru, and best of all, professional. (Or how about, no?)

I hoard inspiration. Lots of people do. My bedroom has posters and art pieces of things I like. I read books on topics I find interesting. I listen to music that makes me swell. I wear clothes that make me feel attractive.

But most of all, I tumble. And there are some things about it that can ruin my creative process.