Field Notes


Essays, tutorials, and tools from the creative edge

This is the working log—where ideas take shape. A collection of how-to’s, reflections, case studies, and thought starters for creatives, educators, and brand-builders walking the path less travelled. Some posts are polished. Others are in process. All are shared with the hope they’ll meet you where you are—and help you keep moving toward what matters.

Why Focusing Your Attention on Building the New Is So Powerful

Life is a complex and often unpredictable journey. It tests us, molds us, and, at times, breaks us, only to rebuild us in ways we could have never imagined. In this new project, I’m exploring life itself - what it means to live fully, to confront our fears, to evolve, and to transform into something new.

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How to Strategically Infuse Vulnerability into Your Business

I’ve always considered vulnerability an asset but not everyone does, especially in business. I believe this vulnerability leads to deeper connections. As AI starts to play a bigger role in our lives, I believe that now more than ever that we need to embrace this vulnerability in business if we truly want to stand out. It is your secret weapon.

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Family & Parenthood, Balancing Work & Family Preston Kanak Family & Parenthood, Balancing Work & Family Preston Kanak

The Struggles of Balancing a Career with a Newborn

Outside of dealing with the loss of something or someone, having a child is without question, one of the hardest things you will experience in a lifetime. You think to yourself, yeah, this will be hard but I can do it (with enthusiasm of coarse)! You think, many people have kids and they all seem to do alright, how hard can it be? People in worse circumstances have been having kids forever and they seem to be just fine. What doesn’t seem to get through your head when you are on the other side of the fence is how hard it actually is.

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