Creative Coach | Mark McGuinness | Since 1996
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This week's guest on the 21st Century Creative Podcast is Laurie Millotte, designer and founder of Outshinery.com. On a round-the-world tip, Laurie spent time in Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, …
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The first bridge made entirely of iron spans the River Severn in Shropshire, England. It was erected in 1779, when new blast-furnace technology made it cost-effective to produce large quantities of …
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Why is it so hard to pursue our dreams, and get started on the creative challenges that mean so much to us? How can we overcome our inner Resistance to doing the things that matter? What rewards …
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I'm pleased to say that Age of Conversation 3 - Time to Get Busy is now available on Amazon. It's a compilation of practical advice on using social media to make things happen in the real world. …
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Yes folks, it's that time of year again -- Age of Conversation returns in its third incarnation, with the theme "It's time to get busy". If you've not come across it before, Age of Conversation is …
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Image by Elizabeth Audrey New Year is a time for looking back and reviewing the events of the past 12 months - and that goes for blogs too. 2009 was the first full year of Lateral Action, and …
Photo by miyukiutada Once upon a time there was a Buddhist master called Ajahn Chah, who lived deep in the forests of Thailand. He and his monks lived a frugal life of discipline and meditation. …
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Jack just gave two weeks notice to the boss. He's really looking forward to the freedom, travel, and new experiences his new business will provide him. Lately, Lou has been giving Jack all this …
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 …
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