The biennial BLINK light show returned to Cincinnati last weekend. It’s a time when our city literally shines, and we are united in a love for the town and its creativity.

The event reminded me of the time my team took the initiative to boost our startup culture by painting our office walls during a dark time.

Whether it’s a struggling company or a city with challenges, investing to spruce things up is not necessarily painting over problems.

Problems cannot be solved overnight and are often out of our control. But taking action to improve our surroundings can spark feelings of pride. Pride can give us the confidence and energy to move past fear and dig into solving our problems.

Celebrating success is essential, as is celebrating our existence together.

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