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? [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
The Three Rules of Management: How to Keep Your A-Team by Remembering What Really Matters
Let me tell you about my early days as a manager. I was young, ambitious, and totally clueless. Work-life balance? Forget about it. I [...]
How to Overcome Your Fear of Making Mistakes
Let me take you back to a time when I royally screwed up. It was during a big presentation, and I was absolutely sure [...]