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How to Get Motivated for Self-Promotion

While many of us view "self-promotion" as a distasteful activity, it's essential to creative success. Get motivated to get yourself out there.
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Apologies Are a Sign of Strength

We all make bad decisions or find ourselves in error. But it's how we own up to our mistakes that makes all the difference.

The Beta Principle: Skip Perfection & Launch Early

The lure of perfection can stifle innovation. We look at the practical and psychological benefits of “launching in beta.”

What Daily Meditation Can Do for Your Creativity

Sometimes the best way to improve your performance is to do nothing at all. The creative benefits of calming your mental chatter.
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Why Public Speaking Is Good for You & Your Brand

Public speaking, while one of man's greatest fears, can be an exhilarating experience. It can also boost your reputation and your business.
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Seth Godin: The Truth About Shipping

Bestselling author Seth Godin on how to overcome that little voice in your head and start pushing your projects out into the world.

A New Kind of New Year’s Resolution: Saying No

Increased efficiency is not the only solution to feeling overwhelmed. Remaining true to our resolutions also requires the audacity to say “No.”

Battling the Half-Life of Idea Execution

Is launching a new idea the same thing as "finishing" it? A reflection on the challenges of nurturing our ideas when the novelty has worn off.

RSS Creativity: Routines, Systems, Spontaneity

Not just a single process, creativity is really a series of interlocking activities. A look at how to lay the groundwork for your "aha!" moment.

The 40-30-30 Rule: Why Risk Is Worth It

If you're not risking failure, you're not risking enough. Why pushing outside of your comfort zone is a crucial part of the creative process.

Worry Only About the Problems in Your Circle of Influence

Stop spinning your wheels. By concentrating only on the stuff that you can  influence directly, setting priorities and making progress becomes simpler…

Be Solutionary, Not Revolutionary

Too often, we look for answers in the "big ideas." Yet the greatest innovations frequently spring from a series of small, incremental solutions.