Design affects our mind and influences our culture. The whole of something is the result of individual things. From a pencil to a house. From a shoe to our cities. From a light fixture to our lives. The story of our life is the result of every individual decision we make. The universe is the result of every individual atom. Beauty is the result of those small, individual components. Love is understanding those small, individual components. This is a series called "Nuance & Notes." This is a book of nuance of Milwaukee with notes from my mind and observations in the world. Be kind and work hard. This is Milwaukee. Lead with this and it'll take you farther than not. There's no need to complicate things. Be competent and show up. Milwaukee keeps a level head and embodies practicality. Do the next right thing and continue forward. The genuine friendliness of the city is refreshing. It's a revelation. There's a straightforwardness in that what is said will be done and honored. There's no need to worry. Rise to a reasonable level of discipline and all will be well. Enjoy life and the people we keep in it.