Dec 11

Is Creativity Feeling Like A Grind?

In the world of creativity, there's a common misconception that the process is all about spontaneous bursts of inspiration and effortless genius. However, the reality is often quite different – and that's not a bad thing. Creativity isn’t without hard work, a consistent effort of refining, iterating, and persisting.  It's easy to feel overwhelmed and disheartened when the creative journey feels more like a relentless grind than a path to success. But here's the thing:... read more ›
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Dec 06

New Ways to Get Big Things Done with Andrew McAfee

Would you consider 'geek' an endearing term? What about a powerful one? Technical progress expert Andrew McAfee wants to make it the latter by transforming our perception of what it means. https://youtu.be/W-_NzsngLJQ?feature=shared "For me, a geek is an obsessive maverick. It's somebody who can't let go of a hard problem. They just have to wrestle it. They have to try to solve it and they'll embrace really unconventional solutions. And I flatter myself by calling... read more ›
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Oct 30

The Quest for Personal Style

Today we’re diving deep into a topic that’s close to my heart and crucial for any artist’s journey: developing your personal style. It’s the golden ticket, the secret sauce, the unique fingerprint that sets you apart in a world saturated with creativity. Let’s get into it. Finding Your Personal Style You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: “Find your style.” But what does that really mean? It’s more than just a way of doing things;... read more ›
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Oct 02

The Art of Sharing: Why Promoting Your Work is Essential for Every Creator

In the realm of creativity, there's a misconception that simply producing work is the pinnacle of success. However, the journey doesn't end there. Sharing and promoting your creations are not just marketing tactics; they are integral parts of the creative process. They validate your efforts and showcase the value you see in your own work. The Creative Loop: A Continuous Cycle The Sharing Cycle - A diagram from my book Creative... read more ›
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Nov 11

How to Innovate Ideas and Build a New Way of Seeing with Hussain Almossawi

 The world is creative, innovative, and curious. It’s constantly inviting us to develop new ideas, improve on existing ones, and tap into endless possibilities. It’s also challenging as a creator to maintain an innovative mindset. We have so many pressures coming at us these days. If you’ve ever wondered how great innovators delve into their endless resource of ideas, it helps to learn from the source. Award-winning designer and author Hussain Almossawi has a... read more ›
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Oct 26

The Creative Process: How to Get from Garbage to Good with Joey Cofone

 I recently sat down with Joey Cofone, Co-Founder, and CEO of Baronfig. Joey is an award-winning graphic designer based in New York. Joey's work appeals to curious minds. He’s released his new book The Laws of Creativity where he helps us uncover the thinking and science behind the creative process and gets us thinking in a whole new way. How To Turn Skill Into Mastery How does skill turn to mastery? When we understand... read more ›
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