Rocky Tilney

It takes patience and reflection to truly be grateful, it’s definitely not automatic. Living in one of the most expensive parts of the world can be frustrating at times, but I’m grateful for spectacular weather and proximity to world-class venues. I’m also grateful for the supply and diversity of business opportunities Silicon Valley offers—this is [...]

It’s now fashionable to be less. Marketers and designers are making sure the message gets out. Minimalism is not a new-age way of thinking and living, it’s quickly becoming an effective style in both marketing and graphic design— welcome to the show don’t tell world. As a society, we are too busy to read. Time [...]

No matter if you work from home or an office, sometimes you just need a change of scenery. Swapping locations can enhance your energy and bring you new ideas. Some locations can be an energy suck. I’ve had to work in offices that were poorly lit and had zero natural light. These locations are not [...]

I believe the way you start your day is an important part of being happy and successful. If you have a plan each and every morning, you are less likely to get caught up in someone else’s agenda. This is the “jet stream” effect I discussed in early posts. Generally, if you get caught up [...]

For over the past 10-years my business has been purely service based, I trade hours for dollars and thus make a living. It wasn’t until sometime last year that I realized I couldn’t continue on with this model, it was too limiting. Unless I wanted to work every hour of everyday, my earning potential was [...]

In my line of work, creativity is the currency. I’m paid to come up with ideas that will change my clients world. My compensation is derived from my experience in business and my creative perspective. If I didn’t think about things from a different point of view, then I would not be marketable and I [...]