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Breaking Out Of A Destructive Do-It-Yourself Mentality
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In certain scenarios, a DIY approach can be draining and/or destructive. How a better support structure can benefit your business and your well-being.
Steve Cober: On Quitting Your Day Job & Building A Business With Heart
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Have you ever dreamed about quitting your day job and opening your own little shop? Magic Pony founder Steve Cober talks about taking the plunge.
The Illustrated 99% Conference 2012: An Epic Episode in Words & Pictures!
Wendy MacNaughton captures the nuances of this year's 99% Conference - from hairstyles to hand gestures - in an awesome illustration series.
How To Encourage Learning By Making "Smart Mistakes"
Avoiding mistakes is impossible. But what if we accept that risk is inevitable and focus on making "smart mistakes" instead?
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Joshua Foer: Step Outside Your Comfort Zone and Study Yourself Failing
OK-ness is the enemy of greatness. Journalist Joshua Foer illustrates why we must step outside of our comfort zones to achieve truly remarkable things.
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On Criticism, Cynicism & Sharpening Your Gut Instinct
Criticism is valuable. Cynicism is toxic. Can you trust your gut to tell the difference?
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The Difference Between "Money Work" and "Busy Work"
Are you doing everything you can to generate new income? The more effective you are with "money work," the more time you'll have for "creative work."
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Collected Wisdom: 25 Bits of Advice on Making Ideas Happen
What's the best making-ideas-happen advice you've ever received? Check the top 25 tips and quotes from our army of 99% Twitter followers.
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99% Conference 2012: Key Takeaways On Making Ideas Happen
Get insights on creative epiphanies, finding your superpower, and celebrating small wins from this year's incredible 99% Conference.
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25 Insights on Becoming a Better Writer
We round up 25 nuggets of writing wisdom from Kurt Vonnegut, Margaret Atwood, Joyce Carol Oates, Augusten Burroughs, Geoff Dyer, Steven Pressfield, and more.
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Should I Meditate?
It's time to wake up to your life. A look at the subtle yet dynamic benefits of meditation on creativity and productivity.
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Spencer Tunick: On Stealing Cameras, Controversy, and Kickstarter
"You can have an idea, but you have to find the materials to manifest it," says acclaimed nudes photographer Spencer Tunick.
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TinType Photos Capture the 99% Conference in Vintage Style
Forget instagram, it's all about tintypes. Michael Shindler documents the 2012 99% speakers with an incredible, old-school photography technique.
