“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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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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How to Find Clear Direction: Why Discomfort Is Data
We live in a world obsessed with certainty, not acting until we have clear direction. As creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders, we are constantly pressured to have a flawless master plan. We are taught that before we take a single step, we must have everything meticulously mapped out from the very beginning. But what happens when…
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Setting the Table for Magic: 5 Ways to Be More Creative
“Just be more creative.” It would be lovely if the “more” part was all it took, wouldn’t it? As entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders, our default mode is often to just push harder. We assume that if we could just work longer hours, dedicate more resources, or relentlessly optimize our schedules, the brilliant ideas will naturally…
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How to Unlock and Trust Your Intuition
Trust your intuition. This age-old advice, so simple in theory, often proves profoundly difficult to put into practice. We’re constantly pulled outward by an ever-present connection to external forces—the relentless hum of technology, the cacophony of others’ opinions, and the carefully curated portrayals of life and success on social media. This constant external pull inadvertently…
Self-Awareness: The 1 Key that Unlocks Meaningful Creation
The self-awareness needed for meaningful creation can be elusive. Many of us are confident we’ve mastered it—understanding our actions, how they affect others, and our impact within our immediate circle. Yet, when we venture to create and share with the wider world, that certainty often wavers. We become small; we shift. I’ve experienced this firsthand,…
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