How do you know if something is a good idea? Do you trust your gut? Ask other people? When is the right time to go all in a creative endeavor?
For the longest time, I...
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146: The Strategic Advantage of Creative Thinking: Interview with Rob Levit
For too long an expanding gap has existed between working in a cubicle and spending time on your craft. Creative thinking and critical thinking are not at odds. In fac...
How to Be More Creative (without Having to Be Original)
How do we become creative? Do we motivate ourselves to create works of genius? Do we study our way into greatness? No. We do none of that. We steal.
As Austin Kleon s...
145: How to Draw Creative Inspiration from Your Day Job: Interview with John Weiss
It’s hard for some people to believe, but you don’t have to choose between your day job and your dream job. The two can complement each other in ways you n...
Yes, You Can Publish a Book (Here’s How)
I spent the weekend finishing up the initial manuscript for my first book. It’s kind of surreal. I never thought I would be publishing a book so soon. But thanks...
Why You Can (And Should) Keep Writing When You Have Children
In the midst of broken nights, feeding, cuddling, and getting to know a brand new person, writing might not be the first thing on your mind. (Especially if you’re the ...