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By Brian
Which way is the dancer spinning... clockwise or counter-clockwise? Most people will see her turning counter-clockwise, which apparently means you're more left brained (logical). I see her spinning …
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Photo by Sebastian Bergmann On a cold winter's day shortly before his death, the artist Michelangelo Buonarroti gathered a large sheaf of drawings from his studio and carried them outside. As he …
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Photo by iBrotha Have you ever spent a whole day doing absolutely nothing, either for productivity or pleasure? The closest I've come has been on silent meditation retreats at a Buddhist …
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It’s a bit of a cliché… the artist’s loft with soaring ceilings as the ideal environment to unleash a masterpiece. But does that type of space really have anything to do with creativity? Spaces …
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By John Unger
The Beach Burner Portable Bonfire by John T. Unger Artist, entrepreneur and creative rock star John T. Unger left such a great comment on the post The Dark Side of Creativity: Burnout we thought it …
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Lou went to graduate school for business administration. Lou knows how to administer business, and that’s what Lou does. In fact, Lou’s a master at it. Says so right there on the wall. But …
Let's face it: in the online arena, distractions are imminent and inevitable. There are just too many online properties that beg for your attention -- and before you know it, hours have passed and …
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237 authors from across the globe have contributed to The Age of Conversation 2, a book published today in aid of the children's charity Variety. Rock stars Drew McLellan and Gavin Heaton have …
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There’s no doubt that rock stars can be creative entrepreneurs, just like entrepreneurs can be creative rock stars. But Kurt Cobain? It may seem a stretch to call Kurt Cobain and Nirvana …
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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