This article comes from my friend, web developer and SEO professional, Gregor Spowart. He shares 4 simple ways to produce better work and refresh your thinking, so you are more creative and productive. When I first started my business, I knew that I was going to have to work hard if I wanted to succeed.… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Jim Connolly
How to create without fear, in a world full of critics
The fear of criticism is one of the major blocks to creativity. In this article, I am going to share an effective way to handle fear. I will also show you how to stop fear from getting in the way of your art or work. You can’t avoid criticism Even if you do nothing, people… Continue Reading
Nile Rodgers, Daft Punk and Random Access Memories
I’d like to share a video with you today, which has some great ideas on art and creativity plus some amazingly good music too. The video comes via one of the most successful record producers in history, Nile Rodgers. Art and the groove Nile shares insights into his recent work with Daft Punk, as well… Continue Reading
How to improve your creative thinking
I was just reading a blog post, which was intended to help people embrace their creativity. Instead, it made the creative process sound distant and enormously difficult. It was an example of toxic information regarding creativity, which is extremely common online. It makes creative thinking sound like something elite and distant, instead of something you… Continue Reading
Video: Maria Konnikova explains what Sherlock Holmes can teach us about decision making
If you would like to improve your decision making skills, I have a quick RSA video that you really need to watch. Maria Konnikova on decision making The video is a presentation from psychologist, Maria Konnikova. Maria shares some great insights into decision making, mindfulness and observation – all wrapped up around the thought processes… Continue Reading
Working in an office or developing ideas in a studio?
The words you use to describe something, have a huge impact on how you think and feel about what you’re describing. When thinking creatively, you need to make sure that the words you use are working for you. This includes the words you use to describe the place you work from and how you describe… Continue Reading
Listen up!
Have you ever wondered why some of the least informed people, seem to talk so much? Well, it’s not a coincidence! Talking to a closed book Think of a book for a moment. The way we get knowledge from a book, is to read the content and draw some conclusions. Now, imagine for a moment… Continue Reading
Problem Solving: The answers have never been easier to find
Today, we have: More combined intelligence than ever before. Greater processing power than ever before. Powerful tools, which are more affordable than ever before. Unparalleled potential Whilst access to these amazing assets offers us unparalleled opportunities, what do people typically do with them? Very little. It seems that although we are capable of solving bigger,… Continue Reading
How to find the answers you need, Einstein style
One of the keys to problem solving, is to learn how to stick with the challenge for long enough to find the answer you need. Einstein famously said: “It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” I think we can all agree that Einstein was one of the greatest… Continue Reading
How to become a day better every day, not just a day older
This may be one of the most valuable ideas I have shared here. It’s about how to get the most from your life and stop the days from passing you by. A year older or a year better? It starts with an understanding that everything we come into contact with, has an impact on us.… Continue Reading