Career Development

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/// 1. The act of cultivating a living doing the creative work you love. /// 2. How you build on and manage your work trajectory.

Ben Pundole: On Hospitality, Curation & Rolling with the Punches

Entrepreneur Ben Pundole talks about the value of curating people's experiences, thriving in a bad economy, and his new hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Need-To-Know: Generation Flux, Start-Up of You, Technology Heartbreak

Who will thrive in the new economy? Why doesn't brainstorming really work? How come our devices make us feel so empty inside? Your monthly 99% need-to-know...

Pat Kiernan: On Curation Tactics, Getting Up Early & Calling It Done

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.

Best of 2011: Our Most Popular Tips, Interviews & Think Pieces

Need insight on how to make better decisions, get rid of bad habits, or just plain maximize your creative potential? Dive into our year-end roundup.

Facebook's Ben Barry On How To Hack Your Job

We talk to the founder of Facebook's "Analog Research Laboratory" about taking initiative, carving out a niche, and building the job you want.

A Quick-Start Guide to Teaching Yourself Creative Software

Growing as a creative often means learning new software. But how to go about it? We break down the best tutorial resources, and some quick tips on getting started.

Op-Ed: In The Particular Lies The Universal

When we truly connect with our inner voice, when we abandon all fear and shout at the top of our lungs, that's when we create the work that really resonates.

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.

The Future of Self-Improvement, Part II: The Dilemma of Coaching Yourself

Outstanding achievements don't just fall from the sky, they come from the relentless cultivation of learning and expertise. But how do we go about it?

What Was Your Biggest Mistake & What Did You Learn From It?

Is making mistakes really all that bad? Can we demystify our fear of failure? An invitation to share your insights with the 99% community.