Fueling the Fire of Curiosity
Introduction Picture this: I'm in a cramped, coffee-stained startup office, the kind where every desk is a battlefield of ideas. It's late, and I'm [...]
The Mad Genius Paradox: Balancing Creativity and Mental Illness
Introduction Picture this: it's the wee hours of the morning, the kind of hour that even the moon seems to have clocked out, leaving [...]
Riding Out the Shitstorm with 3 Creativity Lifelines
Introduction You know that feeling, right? You're knee-deep in the grind, your coffee's gone cold, and you're squinting at the screen like it's about [...]
Unleashing Everyday Genius: Redefining Creativity
Introduction Picture this: my doctor, in the middle of prepping for surgery, leans back and says, “You know, what I do is quite similar [...]
Hack Your Brain: 3 Science-Backed Methods to Supercharge Your Creativity
Introduction Picture this: It’s one of those nights where the clock’s hands are just whizzing by, and there I am, stuck staring at a [...]
Navigating Through the Noise of Irrelevant Opinions
Introduction Let me paint a picture for you from my early wild startup days. Picture this: vaping vitamins. Yeah, you heard that right. While [...]
How to Use Creative Problem Solving
Introduction Let me tell you a story from my early days in the corporate world. Picture this: young, enthusiastic, and ready to take on [...]
How to reignite your passion and finding meaning
Introduction Alright, friends, let’s dive deep into something we've all felt but probably haven't talked enough about: that gnawing feeling of monotony in the [...]
Creativity is a State of Mind, Not Just a Skill
Introduction I was hanging out with some of my most out-of-the-box-thinking friends and the conversation, unsurprisingly, drifted to creativity. Oh, man, the insights that [...]
Stop Copying. Why Stealing and Transforming is the Way
Introduction It was my first real job right out of college, and man, was I jazzed. An actual paycheck for doing what I loved? [...]
Lost in Translation: Speaking In Business Tongues
Introduction Stepping into a Fortune 500 straight from the startup world was like diving into an icy pool after a sauna. I mean, picture [...]
Stop Being Nice and Start Being Kind. Here’s Why.
Introduction Ever bumped into someone always with a 'Yes, Sir!' attitude? Yeah, I've met my fair share. And let me let you in on [...]
What to Do If You Feel Like You’ve Lost Your Creativity
Introduction You would have thought I was Cloud 9 after selling our startup for 9 figures. Like we had conquered the universe, like I [...]
The 4 Cs of Creativity: From Personal Insights to World-Changing Ideas
Introduction This one rainy evening, about a decade ago I was hanging with some friends. Picture this: ambient bar lighting, a subtle hum of [...]
What Does It Take to Be Creative?
Introduction Let me whisk you away for a moment. A late night in the cozy, over-caffeinated confinements of an indie coffee shop, nestled in [...]
Unleash Your Genius: 4 Hacks That Will Improve Your Creativity
Introduction The world, in all its mad, chaotic beauty, is an uncharted wonderland where ideas are born in the strangest nooks. Imagine me, burnt [...]
Hack Your Learning Curve to Master Anything Faster
Introduction I’m seated in this rusty, rather dubious-looking vehicle, my hands clammy against the cold steering wheel. My heart is not just in my [...]
How Your Critical Thinking Gets Hijacked and How to Avoid It
Introduction Ah, the sweet scent of deception and our seemingly inevitable plunge into it! Let me pull you into a cozy little story from [...]
Navigating the Three Gaps to Mastering Anything
Introduction Remember that first-time feeling? That moment when your eyes land on something so new and cool, you just can’t look away? I sure [...]
The Enemy of Creativity & How to Break Free
Introduction I remember this one time, years ago, it's as vivid as if it happened yesterday. I was stuck in this rusty, squeaky chair, [...]
Wide to Narrow: Finding the Right Balance for Creative Problem Solving
Introduction Once upon a time in a chaotic startup, amidst the chaos of tight deadlines and client demands, I found myself stuck in a [...]
The Secret to Increasing Your Creativity
Introduction There I was, burning the midnight oil once again in my cluttered, coffee cup-graveyard of a studio, scribbling away at designs that simply [...]
Are You a Giver, Taker or Matcher? Only one is successful.
Introduction Back in the groove of my early years, I was a spry, zealous entrepreneur, green but fervently darting through the thickets of the [...]
A Jazz Legend’s Guide to Reframing Your Mindset
Introduction I’ve got a story from my distant past that’ll blow your socks off and have you rethinking everything you thought you knew about [...]
Scientists have Discovered the Secret to Creativity
Introduction Ah, the shower – a place of solace, contemplation, and for me, ground-breaking revelations. Picture this: There I was, lathered up, humming a [...]
There is No Such Thing as a Non-Creative
Introduction Back in my early days – picture a young, ambitious Geoffrey, hungry for success and knowledge, I had this label slapped onto me [...]
Illusions of Creativity
Introduction Imagine: a fledgling startup brimming with enthusiasm, the air pulsating with energy, yet something was amiss. Creativity, the driving force of innovation, seemed [...]
Solve Big Problems Faster with First Principles Thinking
Introduction Picture this: A bustling conference room in a towering glass building, a sea of suits, and the aroma of too much cologne. Now, [...]
No, Creativity is Not Innovation. Here’s why.
Introduction Way back, when Facebook and Google were infants, I landed my first gig at a Fortune 500 company. You know, the kind of [...]
Why Clear and Simple Language Makes You Sound Like a Genius
Introduction Let me take you back to a time when I was knee-deep in a software startup hustle, fuelled by an endless stream of [...]
There are Two Creative Types. Which are You?
Introduction Let’s travel back in time to when I was embarking on my first startup journey. The air was thick with anticipation, and the [...]
There are Only Four Types of Innovation, and None are Magic
Introduction Innovation. The buzzword that’s been making the rounds for what feels like forever. But let me take you on a trip down memory [...]
Unlocking the Four Types of Creativity
Introduction Let me paint you a picture of one grim afternoon—there I was, trapped in a 9-to-5 cubicle, eyes glazed over, cursor blinking mockingly [...]
How to Shatter Limiting Beliefs and Unleash Your True Potential
Introduction I was part of a startup team that was as underfunded as a lemonade stand. We were young, daring, and definitely not staffed [...]
The Art of Persuasion: How To Master Emotional Logic To Unlock Your Superpower
Introduction Years ago, I was this young designer, eyes full of stars, thinking I had the next big thing. I walked into a boardroom [...]
Surveys are the junk food of feedback. Do this instead if you want real answers.
Introduction Ah, the good ol' survey. You know, those little questionnaires you spend countless hours crafting, only to be rewarded with data as useful [...]
How to Sell Your Creative Ideas to the Skeptics
Introduction Ever have one of those 'Eureka!' moments? You know, when you hatch an idea so genius, it's like Picasso and Elon Musk had [...]
The Seven Bullshit Myths Holding You Back from Business Experimentation
Introduction I've got a story for you that might just change the game on how you think about business. It's all about that "E" [...]
Stealing the Show: How to Craft Killer Presentations That’ll Blow Their Socks Off
Introduction You know those corporate presentations that make you want to gouge your eyes out? Yeah, I was that guy who used to sit [...]
It’s Time to Replace Design Thinking with Business Experiments
Introduction Who else has felt the sizzle of a project starting off hotter than a Sriracha bottle, only to have it fizzle like a [...]
Three Epic Fails When Influencing Stakeholders and How to Turn Them Around
Introduction Ever find yourself in a room full of higher-ups, sweating bullets as you pitch your heart out, only to see them zone out [...]
Why Focus Groups Suck and What to Do Instead
Introduction A while back, I found myself trapped in a situation that, on paper, should've been golden. Picture this: I'm behind a two-way mirror, [...]
The Double-Edged Sword of Perfectionism
Introduction Hey, you ever felt like you're on a hamster wheel, running so hard you're about to pass out, but somehow, you can't step [...]
Why Your Unconscious Mind is Great at Creative Problem Solving
Introduction I've got a tale to tell you, one that starts in an unlikely place: my shower. Picture me, totally stumped by a business [...]
The Creativity Cake
Introduction Picture this: You're in an art store, right? Eyes wide, hands twitchy—you're a kid in a freakin' candy store. You get your hands [...]
Do You Want a Seat at the Table? Earn It. Here’s How.
Introduction So there I was, feeling like the Leonardo da Vinci of the digital age. I'd just put the finishing touches on what I [...]
The Three Cardinal Sins of Success
Introduction A many years back, I got a tip about cryptocurrency—yeah, the digital gold rush. A few of my buddies were raking in stacks [...]
How to Avoid the Mess of Design by Committee
Introduction So, I was on this super chill vacation in the drop-dead gorgeous valleys of Tuscany. Wine, pasta, more wine—you get the gist. I [...]
Why Functionality Trumps Aesthetics in Design
Introduction Once upon a time, I was the hotshot designer for this tech startup, right? I was head over heels in love with my [...]
Why Discipline Beats Talent
Introduction So there I was, years ago, sitting in a conference room surrounded by some of the most successful business moguls you can think [...]
Stop Asking for Permission: The Art of Strategic Rule-Breaking
Introduction I remember back in college, right smack in the middle of my design course. We were all given a dense list of guidelines [...]
Winning Your Audience
Introduction Fresh off a victory lap from selling my first startup, I waltzed into Skytech Corp's palace of a headquarters, feeling invincible. I was [...]
Seizing Authority in the Creative Process
Introduction The fluorescent lights buzzed overhead as I took a deep breath, gathering my thoughts. I was in a Fortune 500 boardroom, surrounded by [...]
More than Just Pretty: The True Essence of Design
Introduction Let me share a tale from the time when Facebook was just a baby, and the word 'selfie' hadn't even been coined yet. [...]
Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen
Introduction Picture this: I'm deep in the hustle of the corporate grind at a notable tech giant. No, I won't drop the name, but [...]
Why Design’s Got It All Wrong and How You Can Fix It
Introduction Ah, the intoxicating scent of innovation. I remember it like it was yesterday, especially that one gig with a bigshot Fortune 500 company. [...]
Why Group Brainstorming Fails
Introduction The early startup days. Just thinking about it brings a nostalgic grin to my face. Those times were a roller coaster of emotions! [...]
Never Full: How Starving for Success Keeps You Hungry
Introduction I recall landing my very first big gig – leading a significant project at one of those Fortune 500 behemoths. Oh man, the [...]
Breaking the Chains: Overcoming Excuses and Limitations
Introduction You've got dreams bigger than skyscrapers and a drive that could give any NASCAR champ a run for their money. Yet, there's always [...]
Unleashing the Creative: Enhancing Creativity and Problem-Solving
Introduction Let me tell you about this one time I had an epiphany right in the middle of a work day. I wasn’t in [...]
Creating Connections That Count
Introduction Back in the days when I was green behind the ears, trying to navigate the wild waters of startup culture, I had one [...]
Steal and Transform: The Art of Reimagining Brilliance
Introduction A fresh-faced intern, let's call him Tim, barged into a boardroom one day, absolutely beaming with confidence. He pitched what he called a [...]
Unlocking Creativity on Demand
Introduction Look, the corporate jungle isn’t for the faint of heart. I recall a time, back when the internet was, let's just say, not [...]
Founders: From Zero to Iconic
The Founder’s Unwavering Vision: Why It’s Not Just About “Seeing Things” While grinding away at another mind-numbing corporate job, a peculiar intern entered my [...]
Hooked: The Secret Behind Addictive Design
Introduction I remember it like it was yesterday. I was posted up in this quirky coffee shop, chill vibes all around. It was one [...]
Against the Current: The Power of Contrarian Ideas
Introduction If you'd told a younger me that playing it safe was like trying to climb a ladder with one leg, I would’ve laughed. [...]
Unlocking the Power of Flow
Introduction: "Flipping the Script: My Dance with the Power of Flow" Hey there, fellow creators! Ever find yourself totally in the zone, feeling the [...]
Demystifying Creativity: Innovation Isn’t An Epiphany
Introduction Back in the day, when my hair was less grey, I set out to develop a product that would change the world, or [...]
Ride the Wave: Embracing Continuous Improvement
Introduction Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we? Picture this - there I was, a young go-getter, charging headfirst into the corporate [...]
Maximizing Creative Genius
Introduction: Embracing the Superbrain Alright, let's kick this off with a little story. Picture me, a few years back. Just your everyday, run-of-the-mill exec, [...]
Unleashing Creative Value in the New Age of Design
Introduction Let me to take you back to a time when my hair had fewer grays and my dreams were fresh. My band of [...]
The Game of Influence: Mastering the Art of Making People Feel Important
Introduction Let me tell you a story. A long time ago, back when I was still cutting my teeth in the business world, I [...]
Relentless Resilience: Turning Mediocrity into Magic
Introduction Just past 2 am on a frigid winter night, I found myself staring at a sea of source code, desperately trying to debug [...]
Never Stop Growing
Introduction Imagine for a moment that you're back in school. Remember that moment when you first grasped a challenging concept, that sweet taste of [...]
Harnessing Your Inner Genius in a World Full of Distractions
Introduction: The Battle with Distractions My "Eureka" moment happened on a balmy summer night, right in the middle of an important client call. With [...]
From Ordinary to Extraordinary: The Mentality of Top Creatives
Introduction: Winning Is More Than Just Skill I'm not here to sling any crap at you. Winning, success, being the best - it's not [...]
The Art of Eliminating the Non-Essential
Introduction There was this one gig in my early years - a leadership role that could have been my crowning glory. The money was [...]
How Failure Fuels Creative Growth
Introduction There I was, on a chilly winter evening, standing in a room full of investors and team members - my face a shade [...]
Embracing Cross-Pollination for Unleashed Innovation
Introduction Picture this: I'm head of a new project at this spiffy Fortune 500 company, right? I've got the A-Team assembled, all these wicked [...]
Harnessing the Power of Creative Tension
Introduction Ever wonder what it takes to kick a team into high gear, get the creative juices flowing, and productivity blasting through the roof? [...]
Creative Routine
Introduction Hey, you beautiful creative chaos conjurers. Have a seat, grab a coffee, and let me take you back to a time when I [...]
Taming the Lizard and Unleashing Success
Introduction Right as I was getting my start in the corporate world, I landed a job at a Fortune 500 tech company. I was [...]
How Finding Your Purpose Unleashes Unstoppable Creativity
Introduction The world will tell you that creativity is about talent – a magical gift you're born with. I’m here to say that's a [...]
Fear-Less: Unleashing Creativity by Kicking Fear to the Curb
Introduction Picture this. I’m in a high-stakes meeting with major investors. The room is as silent as a library on a Sunday morning, and [...]
Unleashing Your Purpose: The Fuel to Your Creative Fire
Introduction Picture this. I was a hotshot in a Fortune 500 company, clambering up the corporate ladder faster than a squirrel on a mission. [...]
Stealing Your Way to Success: Rethinking Originality
Introduction I remember when I was a fresh-faced designer, just dipping my toes in the turbulent waters of the business world. At a casual [...]
Soaring Beyond Fear: Mastering Your Inner Resistance
Introduction: "Kissing the Concrete: My Encounter with Resistance" My first business venture was like most people's first love. It was intense, emotional, and doomed [...]
Innovation: The Myth of Progress
Introduction Let me paint a picture for you. Picture a young, bright-eyed entrepreneur named Bob. Bob's got this groundbreaking idea. The sort of idea [...]
“I Don’t Know”
Introduction: "Lost in Germany" Imagine, if you will, a young designer, fresh out of school, striding into a new project - this time, in [...]
Bridging the Advice Gap: How to Spot, Select and Apply Wisdom in an Age of Overload
Introduction Let me start by taking you back a few years. There I was, a bright-eyed entrepreneur on the brink of launching one of [...]
The Art of Entrepreneurial Influence
Introduction I've been around the block quite a few times. In the late 2000s, I was wet behind the ears, likely just like you, [...]
What’s a Leader?
Introduction: That One Time I Almost Blew it...And What I Learned Let me take you back a few years when my hair was a [...]
Betting On Yourself: The Intersection of Confidence, Strategy, and Dumb Luck
Introduction There I was, 25 years old, living in a shoebox-sized apartment in the heart of the city, with dreams bigger than my rent-controlled [...]
The Art of Screwing Up: Embracing Mistakes to Ignite Growth
Introduction: The Importance of Embracing Our Blunders I’ve been around the business block a few times. Fortune 500 companies? Check. Scrappy startups? Check. Hell, [...]
When Failing Beats Perfection
Introduction: "Unbeatable vs Perfect: A Personal Tale of Two Paths" Allow me to take you back in time, to the days when I was [...]
Taming the Imaginary Beast of Social Pressure
Introduction Well, pull up a chair, young blood, because I've got a story for you. Flashback to the early days of my career, I [...]
Serenading the Crickets: Journey from Obscurity to Recognition
Introduction Picture this: I've just jumped headfirst into the thrilling yet murky waters of entrepreneurship with my shiny, new startup – BetaBlaze (not the [...]
Embracing the Art of Continuous Incremental Improvement
Introduction: "Marathon, Not a Sprint? Nah, It's Both!" Alright, buckle up, let's set the scene. Picture me, a sprightly young designer, fueled by endless [...]
The Illusion of False Metrics and the Truth about What Really Matters
Introduction: The Dangerous Allure of False Metrics Okay, so picture this. It’s a cold Tuesday morning. I’m sat in the warehouse office of a [...]
Water Cooler Chronicles: Navigating Office Gossip Without Losing Your Cool
Introduction Ah, gossip. That intoxicating blend of speculation, information, and just a dash of dramatic flair. Let me tell you, it can be like [...]