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February 14, 2012

Heading a little offbeat….

Sometimes it’s fun to think about the same topics but from a wildly inappropriate direction.  Such as:  What does commercial real estate and Swamp Thing have in common?  The answer is not much, but the later can yield surprising takeaways that can be applied to many situations (particularly when written by Alan Moore and featuring Superman).

The key quote from that article (for those not inclined to read about such nerdy topics):

So many writers tend to think that Superman, and his ilk, need to be stripped of their near omnipotence to become relatable. To struggle. But Moore punches holes through that lie, in this issue, and in the entirety of Swamp Thing. The struggle always exists. The person beneath the powers will always have doubts and fears, will always have passions and problems, no matter how much outward strength they exhibit. The humanity lies within the characters, not in the “Powers and Abilities” entry of their dossier.

It’s important to remember that subtlety in the solution and approach is important.  Knocking down a wall with a sledgehammer may yield a satisfying result but finding the solution that both keeps the wall and meets all other objectives can be so much more effective.  It’s the approach that really matters.  It’s making sure the answer you provide not only satisfies the stated criteria but meets the underlying, unstated needs.

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