“Deciding what not to do is as important as deciding what to do.”—Steve Jobs Have you ever heard of the term “Selective Attention?” We are told that survival as a creator or entrepreneur requires total, unblinking awareness of everything and everyone, all the time. We are told to analyze every market shift, track every competitor’s…
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The Surprising ROI of Self-Trust
Where are you hesitating in your life right now? When you look at the leap you haven’t taken, what story are you telling yourself? Is it that you don’t have the resources, the timing is off, or the market just isn’t in your favor? Or, if you get very quiet and honest, is the real…
Stay Wild With These 3 Practices
There is a dangerous myth in the world of business and art that tells us we cannot stay wild—that despite our creative spark, we must eventually grow up, settle down, and optimize every single inch of our lives. We are taught that to be truly successful, we must become highly efficient, predictable machines. But what…
Limitless: Reach Your Untapped Potential (3 Questions & 1 Practice)
I recently watched the film Limitless, and was fascinated by its premise of a struggling writer suddenly unlocking his untapped potential. Like Bradley Cooper’s character in the film, it is so tempting to wish for a simple fix—a way to finally find more energy, spark fresh inspiration, and unlock the full use of our brains…
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How to Remove Distractions & Focus on 1 Important Project
You know that one of the best ways to focus and get things done is to remove distractions. But what comes to mind when you think of a distraction? Maybe it’s a household chore that doesn’t really need doing, organizing your office for the tenth time, playing a game on your phone, or mindlessly scrolling…
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Get Your Spark Back & Reclaim Your Creative Energy
There is an unfortunate phenomenon in our modern world that can stifle our creative energy: a silent war against our own feelings. From a young age, we are taught to suppress what stirs within us, ensuring that every move we make is backed by our more logical minds. We are told to put our intellect…
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