What lies in our power to do, lies in our power not to do. – Aristotle Andrea left a wonderful comment yesterday on Create, Connect, and Consume, and her point is something […]
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Aligning Strategy and Compassion
Today’s post is a conversation I wish someone would’ve had with me years ago before I started my entrepreneurial journey. I may not have been able to understand it then, but it […]
Build Daily Momentum Using the 10/15 Split
Raise your hand if you’ve recognized too late in the day that you haven’t been doing the stuff that really matters, only to freak out, get overwhelmed, and resolve to work longer […]
March 2010 Bonfire
I tried something new in the newsletter last month and asked if people would like me to make it a blog post so they can come join the fun, and a lot […]
Is An Automated Response Better Than No Response At All?
[I’m trying something slightly different here. Some of you may have hear me musing about snippets on Twitter last week, but basically, “snippets” are ideas that are longer than tweets but shorter […]
The Worst Fisherman That Ever Lived
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Ankesh Kothari. Thomas Alva Edison has been one of the most successful scientists the world has ever seen. He invented the phonograph, the motion […]
How to Make a Living Out of Your Obsession
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Jonathan Mead from Illuminated Mind. Most people resign to the fact that work and life should be separate. Distinct boundaries allocated so one doesn’t […]
Should You Be A Tour Guide or An Expedition Leader?
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Cath Duncan from Creative Grief Studio and Remembering For Good. If you’re getting inspired, being productive and creating ideas and things, there’s going to come a time, […]
The Creative Entrepreneur's Guide to Linchpin
I’d normally start a book review by talking about the book, but this time, I’d rather talk about the author. Seth Godin has been called a revolutionary thinker, a pioneer, and a […]
How Being Busy Means Not Being Creative
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Ali Luke from Aliventures. Here’s a word: productive. Here’s another word: busy. All too often, we act as though those two words mean the […]
Screencast: How Concentrate Helps You Focus and Interrupt Habits
[If you’re reading this via email or RSS, you might have to click through to see the video.] In a previous post, I talked about the application Concentrate and how it’s great […]
How To Lose An Hour's Creative Mojo In Two Minutes
Have you ever started an action that you thought would be quick and looked up an hour later and you’re either still working on that one thing or have switched to doing […]
Why You’re Undervaluing Yourself (and How to Stop)
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Ali Luke of Aliventures. Do you feel uncomfortable charging for your creativity? Maybe you’re an illustrator – you draw because you love to, but […]
The Engagement Threshold: The Key to Consistent Creativity and Productivity
How long can you concentrate and focus on one thing before your energy and attention begin to falter? How long does it take you to engage in a particular thing to make […]
Join Us For The Lift Off Retreat
What do you get when add me, Pam Slim, and Saguaro Lake Ranch together? A retreat especially for creative entrepreneurs, that’s what. It all started with a conversation Pam and I were […]
How Parkinson’s Law Blocks Your Happiness and Creativity
Are you using Parkinson’s Law as the foundation for spending less time on tasks? Maybe it’s time to reconsider whether this is sustainable and effective…
How to Have A Fun Workspace Dash
Have you been needing to clean your workspace but can’t work through the resistance? This post is for you. Implementing the ideas from this post will probably take you about 30 minutes […]
Review: More Buyers Mastermind
I learned a lot from the More Buyers Mastermind, and I wanted to share what I got out of it. If I got this much out of it, how much will you get out of it?