There's an old running joke about Chicago weather: "There are two seasons in Chicago, winter and construction." I thought about that as I drove up to see my family in Milwaukee. I went through four road construction zones during the trip that covered almost a half of the 80 mile drive. Road Construction Parallels Yes, it is super-annoying to go through that much construction. But it's work that has to be done (usually). It made me look at some similarities between road work and our professional and personal lives. 1. Maintenance is a part of the game. Entropy and wear is a real thing. Potholes spring up and concrete loses its … [Read more...]