Feb
12
Think about it: if you only do what you usually do, you’ll never know what you’re truly capable of doing. This notion isn’t just about pushing boundaries for the sake of it; it’s about embracing the vastness of our potential. The Comfort Zone: A Creative Cul-de-Sac Our comfort zones are cozy, predictable spaces where routines live and risks are rare visitors. It’s human nature to gravitate towards comfort. But, in the realm of creativity, this...
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Dec
13
Want to achieve the impossible? Psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy doesn't think that's crazy - in fact, he wants to help you get there. https://youtu.be/uxXZI2x7wVE Dr. Benjamin Hardy holds a Ph.D. in organizational psychology, which is essentially the study of leadership, strategy, and motivation. He spent his time at Clemson researching how the human mind sets and pursues goals, as well as how it responds to change. A deep interest in self-development led him from blogging...
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Nov
08
Look at high-achieving individuals from Olympians to business mavericks and you'll quickly notice one thing they all have in common - a strong mindset. As the command center for the actions we take, our brains play an undeniably critical role in the pursuit of success. It's one thing to set goals, but another to have the mental strength to stay committed to them when things don't go as planned. To that end, any individual, whether...
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May
24
Gagan Biyani is an entrepreneur by trade. He began exploring the career path at the age of 21, tinkering with ideas before eventually starting education technology Udemy in 2010 with co-founders Eren Bali and Oktay Caglar. He's also dabbled in journalism as a writer for TechCrunch, run a conference business, lent his skills as a marketing advisor to Lyft, and in 2013 founded Sprig, a start-up focused on sustainability and health-conscious food delivery services. Today,...
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May
08
As a creative entrepreneur, you know the importance of putting yourself out there and seeking new clients to help your business grow. Unfortunately, approaching potential customers can be intimidating – even if you’re confident in your work – because it requires you to put yourself on the line. Fortunately, with just a few simple steps, you can start building confidence and conquering your fear for good! Try these battle-tested tips designed to build self-assurance when...
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Apr
17
The idea of a solo creator who goes off to a cabin in the woods for a month and returns with a finished masterpiece? Purely a mirage. We desperately need to connect with others: those with both similar and radically different influences and interests, those who love what we do, those who will give us honest feedback. We become more fully ourselves when we are in a community of other creators. Working alone can be...
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Feb
22
Bozoma Saint John is a businesswoman and marketing expert with over 20 years of experience at her back. She began her career with Spike Lee's advertising agency, then went on to work for the likes of Pepsi, Apple Music, Uber, Endeavor, and most recently Netflix. Bozoma has spent the last few years of her life shaking things up; the American Advertising Federation Hall of Achievement and American Marketing Hall of Fame inductee resigned from her...
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Jan
02
Are you someone with so many competing interests and ideas, you're not sure where to focus or how to build these passions into a single career? You're not alone. This week I'm diving into two questions from the community. The first question explores this very popular question. I deconstruct how some of the top performers have built unconventional paths to shape their passions into successful careers. The other is about how to transition from one...
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Sep
15
When you’re creating something, there are emotions that evolve with it. What you’re building grows and develops, and as it moves forward, the question that comes up is, “Why did we create this in the first place?” We’re talking with Alex Strohl about how ideas turn into businesses and everything that comes it. Alex and I have been long time friends. You might remember him on CJRAWand he helped us dissolve the mystery of how we...
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Aug
15
If calculated risks keep us growing, why do we stop? There are two contrasting ideas that many of us have about creativity. It’s that we want to stand out and share our work while at the same time we want to fit in. When we stand out, it means we’re not fitting in. We can’t have both. Human nature likes us to fit in, so it becomes very risky behavior to stand out even in...
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