The Road Runner with a signature "beep beep" noise is bloody brilliant.
So brilliant that it inspired me to write an entire damn article about it.
But first, we need to talk about Bumper bowling.
Right now you might be thinking, and what in the world is Bumper bowling?
Well, it's one of the most revolutionary inventions in bowling.
What do I mean?
Let me explain.
In 1982, Philip Kinzer, a Dallas bowling centre owner and a concerned father was watching his baby boy throwing the bowling ball into the gutters time and time again.
The boy’s frustration was unbearable and Philip couldn’t take it anymore.
He made a bold move and the rest is history.
Now, being a kid has just become more fun.
At least at the bowling lanes.
“It’s like learning the game of baseball without experiencing the pain of striking out.” - Philip Kinzer
Bowling bumpers help a child or a beginner bowler keep the bowling balls within the bowling lane’s boundaries guiding them towards the pins.
Now, what does Bumper bowling have to do with you?
Well, every time you work on something that matters, you’re confronted with constraints, limits or rules.
Treat them kind of like bumpers on a bowling alley.
They create boundaries to keep you safe and on the right course.
When building a dream world, like building anything else, it’s best to start with a firm foundation.
Chuck Jones recognized the importance of setting a very deliberate set of rules on his Road Runner cartoons.
Get used to being uncomfortable to think smarter.
Freedom doesn’t make it easier to create — constraints do.
Pin yourself in.
Create your own limitations.
They teach you to work within certain realities.
As G.K. Chesterton said, “Art consists of limitation. The most beautiful part of every picture is the frame.”
Go find your frame.
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