There are new things under the sun. Creativity isn’t a magic talent we either have or don’t have. It’s making the common uncommon by doing the opposite of the always. Here’s how to do that…
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Does It Ring and Sing? – The Better Newsletter #131
After a behind-the-scenes Artemis II debrief from NASA, a stuck first chapter finally clicked. Here’s how finding your metaphorical G.O.A.T. can help your work ring and sing—and why “fine” isn’t good enough.
The Spice of Life – The Better Newsletter #60
I had the pleasure of visiting the Leonardo da Vinci exhibit at the Denver Art Museum with my son, Tom.
As we enjoyed an afternoon exploring da Vinci’s multi-faceted genius (e.g., think flying machines. The Mona Lisa. The Vitruvian Man. Scuba gear.), I kept thinking…
“What if someone had told Leonardo da Vinci to PICK A LANE??”
The Creative’s Contract – The Better Newsletter #57
I’ll always remember walking Wailea Beach with National Geographic photographer Dewitt Jones. We’d go about 100 yards and he’d stop, whip out a little notebook and pen from his pocket and write something down. I finally asked, “Dewitt, what are you doing?”
Creative Projects in Your Head Help No One: 35 Quotes to Inspire You to FINISH What You Start
“One day you’ll wake up and there won’t be any time left to do the things you’ve always wanted to do.” – Paulo Coelho. When people tell me they’re thinking about staring a creative project,…
Top 30 Quotes on Curiosity and Creativity
“Creativity is simply connecting new dots in new ways.” – Sam Horn, Intrigue Expert If you’e read any of my books or attended any of my presentations, you already know I love quotes. Why? Pithy,…
Ideas in Your Head Help No One: Quotes to Inspire You to Get Your Work Out of Your Head and Into the World
When people tell me they’re thinking about writing a book, starting a business or launching a project – and they’re procrastinating – I tell them two things. First, “Creativity is a roller coaster. It has…