Well, today is Sunday and a new work week begins in just a few hours. What kind of week have you decided it will be for you and your business? But, Don (you say)… How can I know what kind of work week I’ll have if it hasn’t even begun? I say the best time […]
The next time you’re working on a serious project and you’re not sure where to begin in order to make it happen, start out by asking yourself “how can I have the most fun while I’m working on this project?” I don’t think most people have fun making the big projects happen in their lives […]
You’re always going to wish you had another hour or another day or another week to finish up a project. There’s never enough time to make your project perfect because it will never be perfect. As a creator the flaws of your project will always appear to be magnified 100X, covered in flashing Las Vegas-style […]
Controlling your work area surroundings through color, decor, tchotchkes, toys, books, images, music, and more allows you to design a creative environment that which fosters and inspires you to be more creative and produce more innovative ideas on a regular basis. Different people have different preferences for their individual creative workspaces. Some can only work […]
From being proactive to being a procrastinator, people are all over the place when it comes down to getting down to work. What do you do when it’s time to work? Do you sit down and dig right in? Is there some ritual you have to go through like getting a cup of coffee or […]
You don’t need to ask anyone for permission to think more creatively. You don’t need clearance from some committee to come up with a better solution to a problem. You also can’t wait for someone to come up to you on the street and invite you to contribute your ideas. If you have a better […]
Do you have a Thinking Cap? Something you wear when it’s time to get down to business and generate ideas? Perhaps you have some other creative totem that you keep close and “activate” when you want to get into the zone or trigger your flow state. For me it can be as simple as brewing […]