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Productivity

Creativity and Productivity at 43 Folders

Something interesting is happening over at Merlin Mann's blog 43 Folders. As many of you will know, the name 43…

Creative Ritual or Mundane Routine?

Photo by José Encarnação

How Getting Nothing Done Can Make You More Productive

Photo by iBrotha Have you ever spent a whole day doing absolutely nothing, either for productivity or pleasure? The closest…

From the Comments: John T. Unger on Creative Burnout

The Beach Burner Portable Bonfire by John T. Unger Artist, entrepreneur and creative rock star John T. Unger left such…

The Ultimate Productivity Toolbox for Creative People

Let's face it: in the online arena, distractions are imminent and inevitable. There are just too many online properties that…

Beyond Getting Things Done: Lateral Action

In my last article I looked at the problem of Foolish Productivity or Personal Taylorism, in which you become pseudo-efficient…

Foolish Productivity: The Hobgoblin of Creative Minds

You’re an expert at getting things done. Your inbox is empty, your desk is clear. You turn around incoming demands…

Why Creative Thinking Doesn’t Cut It

Photo by timsnell There's a saying that we all have a book inside us. It’s a lie. Just ask any…