How many times do you hear people say “But I’m not creative”? I’m one of those annoying people who is quite good at a lot of things – drawing, painting, music, cooking, sewing, gardening – but not very good at any of them. This is probably because I never felt interested enough to practice. I’m […]
What’s the first rule of going on holiday for an independent business owner? Work Smart Not Hard Tip No. 40 in a series written for Indie Cambs Do you feel you have to deserve a holiday in order to enjoy it? Can you enjoy it guilt free? Do you switch off completely or check in […]
The link between Einstein and Coltrane I started this series of essays on creativity with some thoughts inspired by Quincy Jones’ book “12 Notes: On Life and Creativity.” In the introduction Quincey Jones says the number 12 has always had a special meaning in his life. His former music teacher explained that every musician from […]
The more things change the more they stay the same. Work Smart Not Hard Tip No. 39 in a series written for Indie Cambs. One of the basic Work Smart Not Hard skills is to figure out what is likely to help you achieve your goals, what fits into your strategy and what doesn’t. It’s […]