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 […]
Are wealth creators creative people in the same way as artists or writers? When I was writing this series of essays on creativity I read the novel “Trust” by Hernan Diaz. It’s set in 1920’s New York and it’s all about creating wealth. I’ve been thinking about all kinds of creativity for these essays but […]
Are you attracting customers or frightening them off? Work Smart Not Hard Tip No. 37 in a series written for Indie Cambs. Recent data shows the average UK household seems to spend between £600 and £1200 a month on Amazon (and that’s before you get to Audible, Prime TV, Twitch, Wholefoods etc). They do this […]
Can you prepare to be lucky? This photo is a result of pure luck. It’s the shadow of a wooden artists figure and a paper hole punch which were on the windowsill of my office. I noticed that the shadow they’d created on the wall made it look like the figure was trying to balance […]