Navigating Grief When Someone Inspiring Dies
It may be unexpected or confusing to feel a sense of loss after someone we've never met in real life passes on, but rest assured you're not alone. There's no one right way to approach grief.
Big Ideas
By Madeleine Dore
Are You Planning or Procrastinating?
There can be nothing more satisfying than writing a list—but sometimes this becomes more of a crutch based in procrastination, fear of uncertainty, and perfectionism. Creatives share their strategies for recognizing and overcoming the block of over-planning.
How to Do Nothing
We explore the benefits of solitude and how to integrate downtime during the busiest time of the year.
How Creative Couples Balance Their Relationships and Work
Couples reveal how they’re best supported and how they offer support as they pursue an unpredictable creative path.
Branding & Marketing
By The 99U Team
99U Conference Speaker Spotlight: Alain Sylvain on the Pursuit of Creativity
The founder of innovation and design consultancy firm Sylvain Labs reflects on the notion of purpose and when he gets his best ideas.
A Neuroscientist Shares 5 Ways to Hack Productivity
Multitasking is a myth, Sahar Yousef, Ph.D. tells us. Here, she weighs in on a few tactics to use your noggin…
How to Have a Successful First Conversation With a Prospective Client
Seven professionals share their tips and tricks for vetting and landing new work.
From Double Opt-ins to Power Dynamics: Know Your Email Intro Etiquette
From professionals who have sent—and received—a lot of them.
How to Get in Touch With Your Intuition
Getting better at listening to your instincts can have a major impact on your creativity.
Gratitude Goes a Long Way to Increase Creativity and Innovation
Begin with these 5 steps to build a gratitude practice throughout the year, not just during the holidays.
Personal Growth
By Mia Pinjuh
Zach Klein on the Most Memorable Advice He's Received
Collaboration, play, and finding the flow at work: The new CEO of Dwell shares the words of wisdom that have never left him.
