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I love Paris. At least I think I will love Paris if I ever get there. I’m waiting for my children to move out on their own and…
There are times when I honestly don’t know what’s wrong with me. I can’t seem to put myself anywhere but last. Part of this of course comes from…
One of the most critical aspects of creativity is autonomy. Those who are following a rigid step-by-step process without the possibility for change may have creative ideas but…
Over the years I’ve noticed that creatives tend to be one class of people who tend to have an abundance of notebooks. Often blank and waiting for the…
This week I’m working with students on the Design Thinking Model. The model asks participants to move through five stages of design. Empathize: learn and really get a…
I don’t know about you but I find it terribly easy to get pulled in different directions and to be pulled away from my work. The answer to…
I have had an interesting relationship with alcohol in my life. I hadn’t had a drink until I was in my mid 30s and then drank too much…
I have found that this past year my creative projects have largely stalled. While my day job requires creativity and I’ve been able to keep that going I…
The first obvious insight was just how much time I spend working in random cafés. I certainly find the hustle and bustle of a good café to help…
One of the greatest takes on creativity that I’ve heard in a while was the talk by Ira Glass on what he called the Taste/Talent Gap. The basic…