Welcome to Field Notes

People like us notice things.

We're the ones who pause during meetings and think "there's something interesting happening." We spot patterns in our daily work that others miss. We take notes about why things work the way they do.

The most fascinating insights live between execution and strategy, between data and intuition, between what everyone knows and what few notice.

What You Will Discover Here

Every weekday morning, I share a story revealing a noticeable pattern. These field notes explore the intersections of:

Marketing's underlying principles
AI's emerging behaviors
Innovation's subtle signals
Leadership's human truths
Strategy's deeper rhythms

Each note takes 2 minutes to read.
Each arrives through a story or a note.
Each trusts you to find your own meaning.

Why Daily Notes Matter

Imagine a photographer returning to the same landscape each morning...

The first few shots capture the obvious. Over time, patterns emerge. Light shifts. Shadows reveal. What seemed fixed begins to move.

That's what these daily notes do. They create a practice of noticing, a rhythm of recognition. They provide a way of seeing business and technology not as fixed systems, but as living patterns waiting to be understood.

What Makes These Notes Unique

You won't find:
• Ultimate guides
• 10-step frameworks
• Guru prescriptions
• Silver bullets

Instead, you'll discover:
• Stories that uncover patterns
• Questions to ponder
• Observations that encourage deeper analysis
• Connections that inspire recognition

Who Writes These Notes

I'm Charles, and for 25 years I've explored how business works — from freelancing to agency work, and from marketing to innovation.

These notes began as my personal practice of paying attention. Now they're a public exploration of the patterns I notice, shared with others who enjoy contemplating how things work.

Why Subscribe

Because you're curious about how things work.
Because you enjoy deep thinking about what you notice.
Because you believe understanding emerges through story.
Because you know the most interesting insights hide in plain sight.

People like us do this.

We pause.
We notice.
We question why.


Each weekday morning, you'll receive a 2-minute story revealing a pattern worth noticing. No spam. Unsubscribe whenever you choose.