One of my personal creative strengths has always been the ability to generate ideas for a specific client and their specific industry. I’ve developed that ability by immersing myself in a client’s business. I subscribe to trade publications, join industry mailing lists, visit industry websites, and basically just soak up as much information as I […]
Amazon says it can ship items before customers order. Is this some sort of mind reading trick? Hardly. They’ve just been paying attention to their customers. Want to read the minds of YOUR customers? Here are a few tips to help you. 1. Wish List Amazon allows users to keep multiple list of things they […]
The best way to pitch an idea to others is to do a cannonball. You see, the thing about a cannonball is that (if you do it right) you get everyone else immediately engaged and involved. They can’t help but to soak up some of your energy and inspiration, because you demonstrated your personal commitment […]
When people say they feel like they’re banging their head against the wall, the typical response is to advise them: “stop doing that.” I’ve learned to ask WHY they’ve chosen to keep banging their head on that particular wall. It’s not that I think they believe it feels good — but I do think they […]
They say there are two things a person never wants to see being made: Laws and Sausage. But, I was thinking this morning (during breakfast time, of course!) that coming up with a great idea is a lot like making sausage. Grind it out The best way to think-up a good idea is to think-up a […]
There are two ways for you rise above the crowd, stand head and shoulders over your competitors, and make your way to the top of the heap. The first way is to build yourself up Gain the knowledge you need, pay your dues, and make the mistakes required to enable you to avoid those mistakes […]
You know those critics? The ones who nay-say and ridicule and weigh in on the negative side of all the cool things you want to do? It seems like no matter what dream you share with them, they all want to shake you awake and back into their dismal reality. You say you want to […]