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The Art of Momentum: Why Your Ideas Need Speed
When we lose momentum, we become vulnerable to distraction, self-doubt, and apathy. A look at how constant motion is crucial to idea execution.
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The Top 5 Qualities of Productive Creatives (And How to Identify Them!)
Want to make ideas happen? Or hire someone who can? We shortlist the key traits for putting ideas into action, and tell you how to identify them.
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Action Method III: Make Time for Processing Your Next Steps
As you hurry through days filled with emails, phone calls, and meetings, action steps and references pile up. Why daily “processing time” is essential.…
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Action Method II: Keeping Projects Alive
Action Steps are the most crucial component in pushing projects to completion. Here, we look at smart ways to manage these essential tasks.
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10 Laws of Productivity
Every idea is different. But when it comes to successful idea execution, patterns quickly emerge. Read on for 10 ways to amp your productivity...
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7 Tips For Rapid Iteration (aka The Quirky Approach)
Rapid iteration is the fastest route to the right solution. Entrepreneur Ben Kaufman shares the secrets of making ideas happen on the double-quick.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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5 Ways to Market Yourself During a Recession
When business slows down, it’s time to
ramp up on your self-marketing efforts. Here’s a shortlist for how to jumpstart
your outreach.
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Lessons from Improv #2: Let Ideas Happen
We like plans. They make us feel comfortable. Yet, improv teaches that we must always remain open to new ideas--and maybe to scrapping that plan.
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Encourage Daylighting
Sneaking side projects into a 9-to-7 schedule is becoming a way of life. We look at the benefits of encouraging "passion projects" at work.
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