Published in Mindset Matters·PinnedMember-onlyHave You Ever Faked Creativity (Be Honest)?We all know brilliant ideas are elusive at times. — Go on, be honest. We all know creativity is elusive at times. You can set the right mood with music, lighting and comfortable seating. Yet despite all the coaxing, inspiration fails to strike. It’s maddening, right? Whether you’re a writer, artist or designer, there is a natural ebb and flow…Creativity2 min readCreativity2 min read
Published in Mindset Matters·PinnedMember-onlyNever Underestimate the Importance of Doing the WorkThe hallmark of a creative professional is to roll sleeves up and get work done. — Picasso was the most prolific professional painter of all time. He produced an estimated 13,500 works in a career that lasted 75 years. We can’t all be as prolific as Picasso, but we can channel his drive and dedication to his art. Creativity is about showing up. It’s about putting…Creativity3 min readCreativity3 min read
Published in Mindset Matters·PinnedMember-onlyWhat Does It Mean to Be Creative?Yes, this is one of those deceptively simple questions. — I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free. — Michelangelo This quote beautifully captures the duality of what it means to be creative. Like all creative geniuses, Michelangelo not only had a concept — he had the skill, discipline and determination to bring his…Art3 min readArt3 min read
Published in Mindset Matters·PinnedMember-onlyAt What Age Does Creativity Peak?It depends. According to new research creativity peaks at different ages: One in our mid-20s and another 30 years later. — Each one of us is born with a unique set of talents. Some of our talents show up early in life. Others percolate more slowly. Whether you hit your creative stride early or late can depend if you have a conceptual or experimental approach. Conceptual innovators do their best work…Entrepreneurship3 min readEntrepreneurship3 min read
Published in Mindset Matters·PinnedMember-onlyRetrain Your Brain to Be More CreativeYour inner child will thank you. — “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” — Steve Jobs Creative people inspire, excite and thrill us with possibilities. Whether they impact millions or simply those nearby, one thing they all have in common is courage. The courage to…Creativity4 min readCreativity4 min read
Published in Mindset Matters·Aug 1, 2022Member-only7 Ways You Can Start Living a Life You’ll Love Today.Spoiler alert: You don’t need permission to get started. — Too many of us are waiting to start our lives. We wait for the ideal job to present itself. We wait for our boss to realize we deserve a promotion. We wait for the perfect partner to fulfil our romantic dreams. We wait for everything to fall into place in our…Life Lessons4 min readLife Lessons4 min read
Published in Mindset Matters·Jul 31, 2022Member-onlyNo, You Can’t Have Everything You WantBut you can have the things that really matter to you. — Life is full of possibilities, yet one thing I’ve learned is that you can’t have it all. You can’t enjoy married life and keep the freedom of being single. You can’t have children and unlimited time for yourself and your career. You can’t have a restful weekend and catch up…Self Improvement5 min readSelf Improvement5 min read
Published in Mindset Matters·Jul 27, 2022Member-onlySuccess Is Not the Key to Happiness. Happiness Is the Key to Success!It’s time to reframe how ‘successful’ you think you are. — It’s no secret many of us are addicted to chasing success. We spend our lives working toward goals we believe will make us happy. We aim for a promotion at work. We search for our perfect soulmate. We save up to buy a house, a car or nice clothes. We seek…Inspiration3 min readInspiration3 min read
Published in Mindset Matters·Jul 26, 2022Member-onlyDon’t Sit Around Waiting for the Right Moment To Get Started in LifeBecause that moment may never come. — Conventional wisdom says you needn’t do something if it makes you uncomfortable. Most people choose safety over uncertainty. But do safe choices always bring you happiness in life? I’m here to tell you that fear is not your friend. Fear never overcame challenges. Fear never asked anyone out on a…Inspiration4 min readInspiration4 min read
Published in Mindset Matters·Jul 25, 2022Member-onlyTo Maximize Your Creative Side, Stock Up on These Foods and DrinksYour brain will thank you later. — Writing can be hard. You wait for inspiration that won’t come. Often it arrives in the middle of the night. When the urge strikes you obey, for who can say when creativity will strike again? We all know brilliant ideas are elusive at times. Creativity is not something you can…Creativity6 min readCreativity6 min read
