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Everyone is Creative and What That Means
Explore the history and science of creativity to understand a simple thing: we are all creative.
Continue readingYour Career Is Not Your Identity
What do you do? The problem with this question and reasons why our careers should not be our identities.
Continue readingHow Your Mood Impacts Creativity
Does a good mood make you more creative? How about a bad one? Learn how mood truly impacts your cognitive abilities.
Continue readingThe Power of Solitude and Why Being Alone Is Important
Learn why solitude is something every person can benefit from and how you can find it.
Continue readingWhy You Should Work At Coffee Shops
Explore the history of the coffee shop and why it’s the perfect place to get work done.
Continue readingIsaac Asimov on How To Discover New Ideas
In an essay from 1959, Isaac Asimov shared his thoughts on how to ideate. Explore his timeless thoughts on the subject that are still relevant today.
Continue readingShoshin: How Beginner’s Mind Will Help You Experience the New
With expertise comes a certain way of looking at the world. Learn how shoshin or beginner’s mind can help you break through this perspective and experience the new again.
Continue reading16 Lessons on Creativity from Big Magic
Big Magic is the latest book by Elizabeth Gilbert that explores the wonderful world of creativity. Check out my summary of the most important lessons from the book.
Continue reading5 Unexpected Skills of the Generalist
Generalists may not get much love today, but they have a lot to offer. Learn about the unexpected skills generalists excel at.
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