People Dances. 1973
Predicting. 1976
Geometry. 1978
Money Transfer. 1985
Coyote Teacher. 1985
Moving Data. 1995
Simplification. 2007
System Model. 2010
Hexagons. 2020
Sharing Secrets. 2023
Learning Game. 2024
Money is Energy. 2025
Spread Inspiration. 2027
Lessons from Nature Podcast
Season One: Practical Dreaming
Shadow Dances. 1973
Calibrating. 1976
Motion. 1979
Invisible Plans. 1985
Long Distance. 1985
Heat and Energy. 2001
Money Factory. 2008
Business Magic. 2016
Time is Energy. 2020
Decisions. 2023
Win-Win-Win. 2024
Create Habitat. 2025
Stalking Wolf. 2027
Letter Dances. 1973
Categories. 1977
Energy Transfer. 1980
Wasting Time. 1986
Companies. 2001
Biomimicry. 2008
Practical Magic. 2018
Bee Secrets. 2020
Mine the Future. 2023
Queen Bees. 2025
Scale Ideas. 2026
Strategic Plans. 2028
Word Dances. 1975
Testing. 1977
Optimal. 1982
The Future. 1985
Equilibrium. 1993
Visual Strategy. 1985
Simple Systems. 2003
Navigating Mind. 2007
The Good Thing. 2020
Energy is Energy. 2020
Human Behavior. 2023
Hatching Plans. 2025
Energy to Energy. 2026
Important to Try. 2030
People Systems. 2007
Strategic Trek. 2007
Visual Puzzles. 2007
Perfect Secrets. 2007
Mobile Map of Practical Dreaming
Pattern | Observation | Lesson |
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Practical Dreaming | You have permission to dream. | Mother Nature grants you permission to dream and create any dream that you can imagine. |
Patterns | Observation 01. People move in unique ways. 1973 | The lesson here emphasizes the importance of non-verbal communication and perception. It suggests that everyone has unique patterns and behaviors that can be identified and understood without words, underscoring the richness and variety of human expression. |
Motions | Observation 02. Everything moves in predictable ways. 1973 | The most important lesson from this story is that careful observation and curiosity about the world around us can lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of natural phenomena. |
Sounds | Observation 03. A mysterious letter called elemenopee. 1974 | The most important lesson from this story is the significance of careful observation, perseverance, and self-discovery in learning, and how misunderstandings can occur due to how information is presented or communicated. |
Colors | Observation 04. Friction is always red. 1975 | The story imparts the lesson that friction, whether physical or emotional, leads to tension or 'heat,' symbolized by the color red. |
Momentum | Observation 05. Predicting the future. 1976 | Predicting the future, whether with a ball or with ideas, is about understanding patterns, intuition, and working backward from a clear vision of a desired outcome. |
Measurement | Observation 06. Mapping information to models. 1977 | The story underscores the significance of cultivating a keen sense of observation and measurement in understanding the world and its fundamental concepts, such as energy transfer. |
Vibrations | Observation 07. Mapping sounds to models. 1977 | Paying close attention to sensory details can foster a deep understanding and appreciation of the world around us. |
Experiments | Observation 08. Light, color, vibration, time, and motion. 1977 | The most important lesson from this story is that hands-on experimentation and observation from a young age can lead to a deep, intuitive understanding of complex physical concepts like light, color, and motion. |
Relationships | Observation 09. Geometry within systems. 1978 | The key lesson from this story is the discovery that energy, information, and geometry are interconnected, as demonstrated by the changing groove density on a record affecting sound quality without altering pitch, despite varying speeds. |
Systems | Observation 10. Marbles and ramps. 1979 | The most important lesson from this story is that simple, hands-on experiments in childhood can lead to a deep, intuitive understanding of complex concepts like energy transfer and business mechanics. |
Energy | Observation 11. Marbles, ramps, and dominoes. 1980 | The most important lesson from this story is that understanding the principles of momentum and energy transfer in simple physical experiments can provide insights into managing and maximizing the impact of resources in real-world applications like business. |
Optimization | Observation 12. Visually optimizing systems. 1982 | Despite his persistence and imagination, Mark realized the impossibility of creating a perpetual motion machine after hearing the marbles roll in his mind. |
Business | Observation 13. Business systems can be visualized in scale models. 1985 | Consistent, small actions over time, coupled with a systemic understanding of business and revenue, can lead to significant financial security and success. |
Nonlinear | Observation 14. It’s possible to visualize the flow of energy through a system. 1985 | Visualizing dynamic systems in detailed, proportional models can provide deep insights into how things work, from simple physics to complex business and data systems. |
Spatial | Observation 15. Strategies and plans can be visualized. 1985 | The most important lesson is to carefully plan and think of different ways to solve a problem in case the first plan doesn't work. |
Vision | Observation 16. Mapping the future. 1985 | Embracing wisdom from different sources and planning ahead can lead to innovative solutions for a sustainable world. |
Planning | Lesson 17. Something Good. Multigenerational plans. 1985 | The key lesson is that early planning, innovative thinking, and taking consistent, small steps towards a bigger goal can lead to significant achievements in both personal and environmental domains. |
Tracking | Observation 18. There is an optimal distance between shelters to maximize information transfer. 1986 | Understanding the natural capacities and limits of humans is crucial in effectively planning anything from empires to daily work. |
Memorizing | Observation 19. Learning useless information is a waste of time. 1986 | Education should focus on teaching practical and applicable skills that prepare students for their future, rather than on rote memorization of information that may not be directly useful in their lives. |
Curves | Observation 20. Supply and demand. 1993 | Being mindful about energy consumption and seeking sustainable alternatives can have profound impacts on both the environment and the economy. |
Conversion | Observation 21. Data conversion and naming standards. 1997 | Thinking outside the box and having a holistic understanding of a project can lead to innovative and effective solutions. |
Work | Observation 22. Heat and power. Microturbines. 2000 | Understanding and optimizing energy usage, especially through innovative technologies like microturbines, can lead to significant environmental and economic benefits. |
Disorganizations | Observation 23. Navigating dysfunctional corporate environments. 2001 | Promoting skilled workers to management roles without training or support can lead to dysfunction and dissatisfaction. |
Organizations | Lesson 24. Simple, Services, Mobile, Labor, Quirky. 2003 | Focus on simplicity, adaptability, and niche targeting in business for personal satisfaction and success. |
Empires | Lesson 25. Architecting a civilization (Distributed, Viral, Nodal, Organic). 2007 | Understanding and applying the architectural and societal organization principles of ancient civilizations can offer valuable insights for building efficient, sustainable, and interconnected modern communities and businesses. |
Architectures | Lesson 26. Creating Value for the World, Self, and Tribe. 2007 | The most crucial observation in this story is how a physical and mental journey, specifically a challenging hike on the Inca Trail, led to a transformative insight. The storyteller, amidst the extremes of nature and personal challenge, conceptualized a novel business model based on energy transfer and efficient communication, inspired by the ancient Inca Road system. This creative breakthrough underscores the intersection between nature, physical experience, and innovative thinking. |
Remapping | Observation 27. Synthesizing a 4D spatial model to 4D iconic space (energy, information, and rules). 2007 | The most important lesson in this story is the value of synthesizing ideas to right words to communicate complex ideas effectively. |
Secrets | Observation 28. Unsharable objects are perfect secrets. 2007 | Understanding and respecting the uniqueness of each person's thoughts and experiences is crucial for effective communication and empathy. |
Translating | Observation 29. Matching spatial patterns. 2008 | Communicating complex ideas effectively often requires finding ways to connect with the perspectives and understanding of the audience. |
Business Visualization | Observation 30. Using business systems to explain Knowledge Visualization. 2008 | Understanding and visualizing complex concepts in simpler, more relatable ways can significantly improve efficiency and effectiveness in business and learning. |
Scaling | Observation 31. Swarming to new habitats. 2008 | Expanding a business successfully, like a bee colony, requires strategic planning, understanding market timing, and effective replication of proven models. |
Knowledge Visualization | Observation 32. A model of cognition and a way to navigate it. 2010 | Understanding and organizing information can transform basic data into profound wisdom and character, potentially revolutionizing human communication and empathy through technology. |
Energy and Information Systems | Observation 33. A scale model of every system. Dan Roam. 2010 | Simplifying explanations and understanding how others process information is essential for effective communication and relating to people with different perspectives. |
Bisualizer | Observation 34. Demonstrating Business Visualization using software. 2016 | Persistence and innovation in creating something new are crucial, but aligning these creations with practical, understandable applications is key to their success. |
Cloudminer | Observation 35. Optimizing Business Systems by mining money from the future. 2018 | Cloudminer optimizes the sales funnel by finding jobs in the future and moving them to today. This reduces the future cancellation rate and creates money today. Efficiently managing and predicting business activities can significantly enhance profitability and reduce potential losses. |
Project Honeylight | Observation 36. The Good Thing. 2020 | Simplicity and efficiency in design, inspired by nature, can lead to significant savings in resources and effort. |
Sugar is Energy | Observation 37. Light is Honey. 2020 | Simplicity and efficiency in design, inspired by nature, can lead to significant savings in resources and effort. |
Time is Honey | Observation 38. Biological work costs Energy. 2020 | Efficient communication and coordination in resource management, as demonstrated by bees, are vital principles that can be applied to human businesses for optimal performance. |
Bee Wisdom | Observation 39. Secrets of the Bees. 2020 | The most important lesson is the value of long-term planning and sustainability, as demonstrated by the bees' efficient and regenerative approach to life and resource management. |
Honey is Money | Observation 40. Secrets of the Bees. mid June 2020 | The most important lesson from this story is the significance of efficiency and specialization in both the natural world and human society. |
Lessons from Nature | Observation 41. Modeling Secrets of the Bees. 2023 | The key lesson of the story is understanding and applying the bees' efficient methods of energy management and harmony with nature can greatly benefit human sustainability and economic practices. |
Economics | Observation 42. The Balance of Decisions. 2023 | The most important lesson from this story is that understanding the interplay between inspiration, motivation, and manipulation in decision-making can profoundly impact our economic and personal choices. |
Capitalization | Observation 43. Mining money stored in the future to make honey today. 2023 | Entrepreneurship and environmental sustainability can be effectively taught to young people |
Game Theory | Game Theory: Observation 44. Modeling human behavior and decision making. 2023 | Understanding human behavior and decision-making is complex and unpredictable, even with extensive knowledge and models like Game Theory. |
BeeBox | BeeBox: Observation 45. Using games to teach the Business of the Bees. 2024 | Education can be transformed into an engaging and practical experience by integrating play and real-world business concepts. |
Partnership Games | Partnership Games: Observation 46. Creating Win-Win-Win situations. 2024 | Creating Win-Win-Win situations. |
Business Games | Business Games. Observation 47. Deploying a regenerative business model in the real world. 2024 | The central lesson of this story is the significance of integrating business education with environmental consciousness from a young age, fostering a generation of socially and environmentally responsible entrepreneurs. |
Glamping Game | Glamping Game. Observation 48. Building a place to hatch plans. 2025 | Efficient management of business processes by reducing friction and optimizing systems can significantly enhance the momentum and success of a business. |
Business Thermodynamics | Business Thermodynamics: 49. Money is Energy. 1985 to today | Efficient management of business processes by reducing friction and optimizing systems can significantly enhance the momentum and success of a business. |
Businesses can do good | Businesses can do good. Observation 50. Creating Habitat. 2022 to 2030 | The most important lesson is that effective environmental action requires a comprehensive understanding and approach, rather than focusing on single, isolated actions. |
Businesses are pollinators | Businesses are pollinators: Observation 51. Spreading Inspiration. 2026 | Inspiration, when embedded in business brands and stories, can self-propagate and impact humanity profoundly. |
Honey Creates Money | Honey Creates Money. Observation 52. Energy Transfer. 2026 | The essential lesson of this story is the significance of recognizing and valuing the fundamental role of natural energy cycles in sustaining life and driving economic activities. |
Honeylight Glamping Expansion | Honeylight Glamping Expansion. Observation 53. Swarming. 2027 | The most important lesson in this story is the creative integration of business, education, and nature, demonstrating that entrepreneurship can be harmonious with environmental appreciation and conservation. |
Multigenerational Planning | Multigenerational Planning: Observation 54. Seven future generations. 2027 | The most important lesson from this story is the crucial importance of considering the long-term impact of our actions on future generations, especially in terms of environmental sustainability and living harmoniously with nature. |
Long Game Framework | Long Game Framework: Observation 55. Practical Dreaming. 2027 | The most important observation in the story is the protagonist's unique ability to create the future they envision using a structured approach called the "Long Game Framework." |
Just Passing Through | Just Passing Through: Observation 56. Important to try. 2028 | The most significant observation in this story is the interconnectedness of life, energy, and dreams. The narrator emphasizes the role of solar energy in powering life and dreams, illustrating how everything is connected in a cosmic dance. |