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CityViewNC.com | 31 M ike "Muddy" Schlegel is a smart guy. As he was growing up, his intelligence led him to learning about things others might have considered to be too complex or even dull. He received his Masters in Watershed Science specializing in collaborative watershed planning from Colorado State University. e downside of being such a smart guy is the difficulty one finds in communicating ideas to strangers who have little interest in the science of watersheds or any other potentially complex subject. It was in facing this challenge that Schlegel discovered his true calling, a career he never knew existed, but somehow he found himself "drawn" to. Excuse the pun. In the fall of 2013, Schlegel took part in a class on "visual thinking," the idea of using visual stimuli, like say, a whiteboard and a dry erase marker, to communicate ideas, tell stories and organize thoughts. For Schlegel, the class was a revelation. "I thrived in that class. at class was a light bulb moment. I realized I had always been a visual thinker and never realized that was a thing. I came away from that course with permission to draw." Since that day, Schlegel hasn't put down his marker. "Our brain recognizes images faster than it recognizes words," Schlegel said. "I began to put it to use in my own life, so when I would write a list I would draw a little icon beside items on the list. Just scanning what was on that list, the icons would pop right out." Schlegel has found the act of visual thinking to be incredibly helpful in his work as program manager for water resources at Triangle J Council of Governments, based in Raleigh, and for other organizations. Suddenly meetings were more than just words Restoring Homes, Businesses and Lives since 1979 910.864.0911 • www.showcaserestoration.com Whether your property is suffering from fire damage, water damage, storm damage, and/or mold infestation we will be there for you. We also offer construction services, recovery and restoration of damaged items and contents. We want to work with you in your time of need. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year ~ Showcase Restoration is your Fayetteville disaster restoration company. Call us today! S HOWCAS E RESTORATION W e Treat Your Pet Like Part Of Our Fa m ily! 910-426-3400 | www.fayettevillepetresort.com 2102 Strickland Bridge Rd. | Fayetteville, NC 28304 OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8am-1pm and 4:30-6:30pm Saturday: 3:00-5:00pm Sunday: 9:00-10:00am & 3:00-5:00pm MILITARY FAMILY OWNED SPA SERVICES: Grooming Shampoo Nail Trim Brush Outs Desheds ROOM TYPES: Indoor Rooms w/ private patios Jr. Suites Luxury Suites Kitty Condos FIND US On Facebook F a y e t t e v i l l e P e t R e s o r t • Luxury Pet Boarding • Large Indoor Rooms & Private Patios • • Grooming Service • On-Site Management Staff •

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