Growth Chart Collectors Mugs

Two parent snakes measuring the growth pattern of their young one across the wall.

The Jeopardy of Progress

"The Net National Product rose slightly last month."

Or as I prefer to call it, the 'feel-good' factor.

'We need to change our luck. Let's move our headquarters to Redmond, the home of Microsoft.'

Grand. Baby Grand. Toddler Grand. Teen Grand.

'Wow! That's some growth spurt!'

One man's obstacle is another man's stepping stone.

Soaring Profits

"It seems like only yesterday that Dad told me I'll be an adult before I know it."

Plan 'A', Plan 'B' - "I say we should go with plan 'A', sir."

"As you can see, our corporate structure is turtles all the way down."

"You've changed."

“I know you’re really busy right now, but when you have a chance I’d love to pick your brain about how you got to where you are today.”

"What do you think is a good step goal for someone who's just started walking?"

After many years of wavering Dennis finally makes the decision to step out of his comfort zone.

Highschool sign.

Teamwork: Innovation, Success, Evaluation, Development, Growth, Solution, Progess, Market.

We learn by doing

"I prefer your early pieces."

"How learning curves feel... Before: Holy hell During: I'm not gonna make it! After: That wasn't so bad! The next time: Again?!!"

'Sorry Bruce, but we have to stop seeing each other: I've changed, you have to understand...'

'So, Bob, I hear you've branched out!'

Discomfort zone.

Son measuring his father against the wall.

"Ed is back from his silent cocoon retreat."

"Regarding my art collection, I know what I like."

'Maybe I'm not a failure — maybe I'm just a late bloomer!'

"Don't worry, Mom and Dad. I promise to only make mistakes you never made."

Optometrist practical jokes

'Why John, I remember you when you were this high.'

"He's grown a whole foot since the last time you saw him."

Starting School

'Slow down, young fella, all in good time!'

'Requisition a bigger chart.'