Domino is a small, rectangular block used for gaming. Also called bones, cards, men, pieces, or tiles, dominoes are a variation of playing cards and are typically etched with an arrangement of spots or “pips,” similar to those on a die, on one side and blank or identically patterned on the other. Dominoes may be stacked vertically or horizontally, and they can be used to play a variety of games.
Many people enjoy lining up dominoes and then knocking them over. However, the real fun in dominoes is how each new domino affects those around it. This is the concept of the Domino Effect. As a result, if you want to achieve something large or complex, it’s important to break it down into smaller tasks and focus on each one in sequence. Each task should have a positive impact on the bigger goal. These are often referred to as good dominoes.
For example, Jennifer Dukes Lee began by making her bed every day. This seemed like a trivial task, but once she committed to it, she found herself cleaning and organizing her entire house. This is a result of the Domino Effect, where each domino creates a chain reaction that shifts your mindset and identity.
The most basic Western domino games involve a single player and a set of 28 dominoes, which are first placed face down in a pile called the stock or boneyard. Each player then chooses seven dominoes to play. The catch is that each domino must match the number of pips on one end to the number on an already-played domino. This process continues until all of the dominoes have been played.
While the most common games involve blocking and scoring, there are also dominoes for solitaire and trick-taking. These are usually adaptations of card games and were popular in some areas to circumvent religious prohibitions against playing cards.
Dominos have also been a tool for educational purposes. They’ve been used to demonstrate physical principles such as friction and the law of inertia. They’ve also been used to teach mathematics, history, and social studies.
As a business, Domino’s has been a leader in the use of technology to improve the customer experience. Customers can now order pizza by tweeting or texting a domino symbol, and they can track the status of their delivery using an app.
Domino’s has a long-term plan to be the leading global pizza company. Part of this strategy involves a relentless pursuit of innovation. It’s why half of the Domino’s employees work in software analytics, which helps the company innovate how Domino’s customers can place orders and monitor their delivery. The other part of this strategy includes creating a culture of continuous learning that will allow Domino’s to quickly adapt and grow.