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Breaking Out Of A Destructive Do-It-Yourself Mentality

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.

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?
Topics: Failure

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."
Topics: Money, Clients

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.

7 Ways Doing Your Accounts Can Boost Your Creativity

How to get money off your mind so you can get on with your creativity.

What True Love Has To Do With Great Innovation

When you're in love, it's like the rest of the world doesn’t exist. It's no different when you're pursuing a great idea.

The 5 Types of Work That Fill Your Day

What type of work are you doing right now? Reactionary work? Problem-solving work? Insecurity work? A look at how to manage your work energy smartly.  

Getting Better vs Being Good

Perfection isn't everything. By setting goals based on improvement - rather than looking smooth - you can stretch your potential and reduce your anxiety.

Tripping into Terra Incognita: How Mistakes Take Us To New Places

A mistake is a collision between your perception and reality. As such, it's a terribly valuable asset.
Topics: Risk-Taking, Failure

Kicking Ass & Taking Donations: 9 Tips on Funding Your Kickstarter Project

Have an idea that needs funding to get off the ground? We round up the collected wisdom from some of Kickstarter's most successful projects.

Something Old, Something New: A Shortcut To Your Best Work

Producing great, new creative work on command is tough. The next time you're stuck, consider taking a trip down memory lane.

The Interview Prep Cheat Sheet: What Hiring Managers Really Want To Know

Getting hired is all about inspiring confidence. A look at how to tell the right story about your work experience.

How To Jumpstart Your Creative Career in a Bad Economy

When times are tough, it's not enough to play the waiting game. A shortlist of resources to help you take action and get your career into gear.

Layering: Multitasking That Actually Works

Multitasking isn't all bad. Find out what activities you can layer on top of each other to save time without cutting effectiveness.

On Criticism, Cynicism & Sharpening Your Gut Instinct

Criticism is valuable. Cynicism is toxic. Can you trust your gut to tell the difference?