Is it just me, or does the recent campaign for Lotus Notes 8 bear a striking resemblance to the serial identity for Cliff Freeman Design? I’ll let you be the judge.

About The Author - My name is Stirling McLaughlin. I am married. I am an Art Director, Designer and Illustrator. I work at Atmosphere BBDO. I have lots of ideas. I have a baby girl named Nika Bean. I live in New York City. When I was in college, they put me on TV because I wore a mask and yelled at people. I have a reality show that I wil be starting… any day now. - See My Portfolio

All skyscrapers can be as cool as The Chrysler Building.

All rappers can be as good as Lupe Fiasco.

All kids shows can be as crazy as Yo! Gabba Gabba.

All cellphones can be as cleverly designed as the iPhone.

All strollers can be as sturdy as the Bugaboo.

All cars can be as remarkable as the Mini.

All customer service lines can be as courteous and as helpful as Room&Board’s.

All newspapers can be as credible as The New York Times.

All reality shows can be as creative as Project Runway.

All movies can be as amazing as Citizen Cane.

All businesses can be as ubiquitous as Starbucks.

All video games can be as addictive as Guitar Hero.

All chocolate can taste as good as Lindt.

All ad agencies can be as funny as Cliff Freeman.

All bikes can be as uncompromising as Independent Fabrication’s.

All guitars can be as well crafted as a P.R.S.

All websites can be as successful as Myspace.

All software can be as easy to use as Wordpress.

All blogs can be as good as mine. Maybe even better!

No matter what field you are in, there are people doing truly remarkable things. The question is, what are you doing to become one of them. If it has been done, it should stand to reason that it can be done.

I don’t want to hear any more excuses!

About The Author - My name is Stirling McLaughlin. I am married. I am an Art Director, Designer and Illustrator. I work at Atmosphere BBDO. I have lots of ideas. I have a baby girl named Nika Bean. I live in New York City. When I was in college, they put me on TV because I wore a mask and yelled at people. I have a reality show that I wil be starting… any day now. - See My Portfolio