Back in 2008 I wrote a series here on the Wishful Thinking blog called How to Motivate Creative People, which became a short ebook by the same name. The series was written to help managers and …
Video: Dealing with Rejection and Criticism (My New Book)
Is it possible to succeed as a creative professional without having to deal with rejection and criticism? Is it normal to be afraid of being judged by others? If you experience this fear, how can …
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Is Burnout Inevitable in the Creative Industries?
Photo by J R Guillaumin How would you like to work 15-20 hours unpaid overtime a week? What about doing it for weeks on end because of unrealistic schedules? How about a 65% chance of …
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Free E-book – ‘Defiant! Practical Tips to Thrive in Tough Times’
If you're feeling daunted by the challenges of the recession - or if you could simply do with some inspirational and practical advice, then I suggest you download Defiant: Practical Tips to Thrive in …
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How I Kept My New Year’s Resolution
Photo by Criss! At the beginning of 2008, I posted my New Year's resolution on this blog: I will sit still for five minutes every day. The aim of the resolution was to establish a regular …
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How Interruptions Can Make You More Creative
Photo by Lex in the City Interruptions are one of the pet hates of creative people. There are few things more frustrating than having your attention scrambled by an intrusion just as you are …
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