You can easily recognize when one of your friends is being too hard on themselves. But it's a bit harder to self-diagnose...
Christian Jarrett - June 2016
Why the pervasive myth of the malcontent genius is harmful to our own creative development.
Ryan Holiday - June 2016
Fact: Work Brings Criticism. Here's how to detach the emotion from the comments.
Tara Sophia Mohr - January 2016
The unexpected creative benefits of a "beginner’s mind."
Oliver Burkeman - January 2016
To vet his hit film ideas, Adam McKay distills his concepts into children's tales to ensure they have the proper storytelling anchors.
Matt McCue - December 2015
"The trick is to not wait for the moments of inspiration, but to be working and let those moments happen while you’re working."
Matt McCue - November 2015
Classical music versus jazz, fixed versus free, planned versus improvised... which one is better for our creative process?
Allison Eck - October 2015
Burdening yourself with trying to "change the world" can cause paralysis and disappointment. There's a better way.
Don't follow passions. Instead ask yourself: If you were to invest the time, how good would you become at this career, compared to other careers you might choose?
William MacAskill - August 2015