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Pat Kiernan: On Curation Tactics, Getting Up Early & Calling It Done
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How do you filter through the noise and craft your own story? NY1 morning anchor Pat Kiernan discusses his curation process & how he has so much energy at 5am.
On Criticism, Cynicism & Sharpening Your Gut Instinct
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Criticism is valuable. Cynicism is toxic. Can you trust your gut to tell the difference?
The Rhythms of Work vs The Rhythms of Creative Labor
Are all types of work created equal? We think not. Rote work may have a predictable rhythm, but creative labor marches to its own drummer.
6 Steps To Creating A Knockout Online Portfolio
Ready to pump up your creative portfolio? Behance's Chief Designer shares insider tips on showcasing your best work and standing out from the crowd.
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Yves Béhar : Why Designers Should Be In Love With The Process
"Start with questions, not answers," says visionary designer Yves Béhar in this in-depth 99% talk on his seven principles for "holistic making."
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The Counter-Intuitive Benefits of Small Time Blocks
Let's face it, the interruptions aren't going to end. A look at how to let go of the "perfect moment" mentality and take advantage of small windows of time.
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A Day Without Distraction: Lessons Learned from 12 Hrs of Forced Focus
What if you had to focus for at least 30 minutes on every single task that you did? Would it improve your productivity? Cal Newport takes hard focus for a test drive.
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The Noun Project: From Sketchbook To Startup
How do you turn a casual idea into a global library of icons? The Noun Project founders discuss their journey from childhood obsession to burgeoning business.
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Can't Start, Won't Start: Tricks for Overcoming Procrastination
Are you known to clean the bathroom or reorganize your record collection when you really should be working on a big assignment? Tips on combating procrastination.
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Terry Gilliam: On Ideas, Unlearning & Avoiding Debt
The visionary behind Monty Python, Brazil & 12 Monkeys talks about never letting your ideas become rigid, staying out of debt, and forgetting everything you learn.
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A Manifesto For Free Radicals: Less Paperwork, Less Waiting, More Action
We demand freedom, we do work that is rewarding, we make stuff often, and we fail often. We are the Free Radicals, a new kind of 21st-century professional.
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Why Flat Organizations Don't Create Great Leaders (& What To Do About It)
Open and democractic loft-style workspaces have been in fashion for 10+ years now. And they're great. But not when it comes to building creative leaders...
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Break Bad Patterns by Taking Your Errors to Heart
Being right is nice, but we learn more when we're wrong. Conduct an "annual errors review" this year to identify negative patterns and break them.
