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In our last article, Mark demonstrated why thinking INSIDE the box is actually good for creativity. In other words, imposing constraints on your thinking or a project can result in better and faster …
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Here's a little thought experiment for you. You'll need a watch or timer with a second hand. You have exactly 30 seconds after reading the instructions, to see what you come up with: Think of a …
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Last week, I watched the FOX Premiere of "A Secret Millionaire." The premise of the reality series is that a multi-millionaire lives in some of the worst poverty-stricken communities in the United …
'Think outside the box' is one of the biggest creativity cliches. The basic idea is that to be creative you need to challenge your own assumptions and look at things from a fresh angle. You need to …
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When you think of success, what comes to mind? One might say success is bringing home lots of money. Another might say that success is feeling like you're satisfied. A third person may disagree and …
Something interesting is happening over at Merlin Mann's blog 43 Folders. As many of you will know, the name 43 Folders comes from David Allen's Getting Things Done productivity system, and Merlin's …
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Have a look at the picture below and answer this simple question: Which square is darker - A or B? (Don't scroll down and read the text until you've answered the question.) …
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Photo by José EncarnaçãoDuff left a thoughtful comment on my post about creative rituals, highlighting a potential danger of incorporating ritual into your creative process: the yin to the yang of …
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Photo by EspartaWhat do the following people have in common? The Priestess of Apollo - Greece, 403 BC She has fasted for several days prior to the 7th of the month, which is sacred to her God. She …
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Of all the writers I know, I have learned the most about how to be a productive creative person from Mark. His tips are always realistic, accessible, and sticky. It’s not just talk, this is productivity advice that will change your life.
~ Jocelyn K. Glei, author, host of the Hurry Slowly podcast, and Founding Editor, 99U