Creativity is a revived currency in business. The New York Times Magazine ran a full feature on the burgeoning field of us creativity consultants and idea leaders. Advances in technology have automated numerous jobs and made follow-instructions-and-gather-information managers almost obsolete….
Alison had published three books, delivered a talk at a renowned conference, and advanced her distinct brand enough to garner gigs around the world. So, what was the problem? “I’ve kind of run this thing to its end. I’m ready for…
“It was clear…that what kept [top performers in flow] motivated was the quality of experience they felt when they were involved with the activity. This feeling didn’t come when they were relaxing, when they were taking drugs or alcohol, or…
In 1972, the post-Beatles music scene felt dour, pompous, overly earnest. Then, came Ziggy. Ziggy was a fictional character borne of David Bowie’s imagination, biography, and possibly his encounters with another musician obsessed with UFOs. Bowie and his alter ego…
What led 350 innovators, creatives, and change-makers from around the globe to show up at a summer camp ground just north of New York City for 4 days? It’s a fair question. Sometimes we can say why we’re drawn to…
1. From A Taste of Fish to a Taste of Freedom Thelma wanted to go fishing for a weekend with her buddy Louise. Just the two of them cutting back, drinking beer, and soaking in the great outdoors. Problem? Her…
Catch only what you’ve thrown yourself, all is mere skill and little gain… –Rainier Maria Rilke A funny thing happens with a writer’s confidence level when writing a book. Confidence shoots up and down seemingly as erratically as weather. Part…
Note: I am honored that multi-author and longtime teacher Laraine Herring is part of the Tracking Wonder Consultancy Team as a Premium Consultant. She is a master at helping writers and professionals unravel the knots that block them. In this guest piece, she…
It’s one thing to fall in love with a fantasy. It’s another thing to stand in love with a dream.
Here is what I cannot stop asking myself: How do people get through inevitable challenge and create their best work? What drives them?
The mind is a marvel. The smarter we get and the more we educate ourselves, the wittier a part of our mind can become at defending and rationalizing our choices. The perfectionist mentality traps us in fantasy. If we can…
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