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3 Actions Great Authors Take to Abate Fear, Doubt, & Shame
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3 Actions Great Authors Take to Abate Fear, Doubt, & Shame

I’ve told the story of how a Pulitzer Prize-winning author (1) without talent became a master of creative nonfiction and literary journalism. I mentioned that he took three creative actions that any of us can take. I want to reiterate those three actions to further disabuse us of two myths: Myth 1: That great writing…

Branding as Creative Process, Abby Kerr, & Voice Notes
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Branding as Creative Process, Abby Kerr, & Voice Notes

Years ago, when I heard the word “branding” I admittedly thought of cattle burned, owned, and herded. Where was the art? The creativity? The humanity of trying to herd people into buying something? But as a creative-entrepreneur, I’ve since radically reframed my thinking about branding. It is nomenclature familiar to corporate and business worlds where…

Creativity 3.0 – why the new story of creativity is incomplete
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Creativity 3.0 – why the new story of creativity is incomplete

During the past few years, a new story of creativity has emerged. But even the new story is incomplete. Let me be audacious enough to recount the old story, propose the new story, and to fill in what I think is incomplete and propose Creativity 3.0. And you please help me fill in the blanks…

What Makes a Vision Tangible & Real?
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What Makes a Vision Tangible & Real?

With our digi-mindsets and social media connections, it’s easy to focus on “big” visionaries across the U.S. and beyond for inspiration. People launching big enterprises and books and do-good projects that score headlines & funders & kudos. It’s easy to lose sight of the real and tangible possibilities at hand – and the real challenges…

Constant change is not sustainable for creative projects: conversation with 0 Positive Festival co-founder
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Constant change is not sustainable for creative projects: conversation with 0 Positive Festival co-founder

Teaser: The Novelty Spurt is that burst of wondrous enthusiasm we feel for on a new project. The Novelty Spurt is comprised chiefly of three parts: Lightning Bolt, Energy Jolt, and Brick Wall. When the Lightning Bolt strikes, you or a group of people get an inspired idea. The Lightning Bolt gives an Energy Jolt….

The Create & Captivate Retreat in Taos – Early-Bird Offer
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The Create & Captivate Retreat in Taos – Early-Bird Offer

IT HAPPENS EVERY MARCH.  A select group of creatives and creative professionals gathers in Taos, New Mexico, each committed to creative work that matters. Writers, artists, therapists, teachers, entrepreneurs, consultants, doctors, and others. They have books and stories to write, designs to shape and explore, a spiritual journey to create into, a midlife launch to…

Become a TRACKING WONDER Pack Leader – primo collaboration bonus
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Become a TRACKING WONDER Pack Leader – primo collaboration bonus

I know from your delightful notes that some of you are thriving as you track wonder, so now we’re giving you tools to share the awe-some TRACKING WONDER wise-fun with your friends. I’m a big believer in the power of packs to help us follow through on ideas and projects that matter most. A Wild Pack…