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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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! [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]