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The Dabbler, the Dilettante, the jack of all trades They rarely get any praise. In fact we usually look down on them. Today the holy grail is mastery. It’s partner to always being at your absolute edge in order to be the best of the best. Or at the very least better than you were …
Turn that thing in your hand into your best creativity tool. I mean your phone. It’s been said that for most people their smartphones are mere consumption devices. Well, you can change that and make them into creation devices at any time. My mission is to help you do that. I’ve created two Android apps …
Do you ever find yourself annoyed at the mistakes you make over and over? The ones you thought you had corrected? If you do, you aren’t alone. It can be anything you struggle with: a fitness routine, a creative habit, writing mistakes, learning something new that is a tough climb. Many of us struggle with …
Writing is tough sometimes. It’s not the forming sentences and making paragraphs that is so difficult. That part you can do. But it’s not the part that matters. The part that matters is making it yours. Writing like only you can write. And doing it with creative freedom. This is the part that makes you …
Your curiosity is one of your greatest assets in all areas of your life, especially your business. If you are willing to cultivate it, you can bring some enormous benefits. When you are feeling stuck or in a rut, it’s the perfect time to bring in some curiosity. When you aren’t sure what you should …
Do you know the best time of day to do your creative work? This is a great question, and the only right answer is your answer. It’s easy to forget to ask questions about timing in our lives, and that’s a shame because it can make a huge difference in performance. And when it comes …
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” ― Pablo Picasso I had the lucky opportunity to spend a few hours this weekend with a young painter. Everyone else was busy doing other stuff, so I got to really watch and learn from her in her …
We always want to be increasing our creativity. There are lots of ideas how to do this, and at times I like to list them too. They are great reminders of things to aim for. Mostly they focus on doing something new, and that’s a terrific way to gain new information and skills to put …
If you’re like me, you dream of inspiration. Maybe it’s tingle in your fingers or your mind that lets you know it’s time to get to work. Or perhaps it’s an excitement about trying something new. It’s one of the best feelings. I’ve spent some time thinking about what it is and how we can …
If you’re like me and always seeking to hack your creativity, you are willing to consider anything reasonable. What if there is something right outside your door? Well there is!Try a step into nature. A park or a garden will do just fine when you can’t get out in the deep wilderness. Nature has been …
