I run instead of walk. I type faster than I need to. I don’t stay places longer than I want to. It might appear that I’m busy. I am. But I’m not too busy for the things I really want to do. I can sit on the couch for an hour with my wife talking…
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I’m not a huge video game enthusiast. But every now and then a game immerses me in its world and I become a fan. Few games have done that like the Myst games. These games transport you from our all-too familiar world to one that seems similar, but isn’t. The visuals are stunning and the…
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One of my biggest sources of creative block is procrastination. If I have five hours to do a one hour job I will never feel motivated. But if I have 30 minutes to do a 1 hour job…I get it done. In fact, the product I turn out in that 30 minutes is often better…
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This is a guest blog from my buddy, Josh Neuroth. Six weeks ago, I stepped out of my comfort zone to do something different. I temporarily moved from rural Michigan to Brooklyn, NY on a “workcation” and what a personal transformation it’s been. I wanted to experience urban life and everything that came with it.…
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Yesterday I told you about the tough times I was having getting motived. I did a few things wrong, but I did eventually find motivation. I finally connected with a buddy on Skype and started getting my creative juices going. I got motivated. But I didn’t start creating immediately. I let it stew.
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Today’s been an uninspired day. Unfortunately, this happens to be my blogging day. So it was pretty frustrating when I sat down at Starbucks to blog, and nothing came. I had my topics laid out. I had my favorite beverage, but I was totally unmotivated.
You can’t always look to other creatives to help you overcome creative block. Creative blocks can be devastating. They’re emotionally trying. Especially if you define yourself based on your ability to create. That’s why you shouldn’t go to other creatives for help. It’s like asking for marriage help from an emotionally wrecked friend, going through…
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I had the opportunity to hang out with some pretty cool people last week. These guys are doing some cool stuff–influencing lots of people. The thing that struck me most about my conversations with them, is that none of them knew what they wanted to do with their lives. They’re all going about their lives, doing awesome…
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I’m convinced that for every visible solution to a problem, there are at least two hidden solutions. Every time you’re confronted with a problem, there are solutions you can’t see. That doesn’t mean that they aren’t there. You just have to look for them. Take a look at the maze above. In your mind, connect…
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