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How do you rate your thinking skills?

Is thinking a uniquely human skill? Work Smart Not Hard Tip…

No-effort creativity

If you create when under the influence of a muse does that mean…

Practice defensive pessimism

Do you convince yourself you'll lose or convince yourself you'll…

Everyone is a creator

How many times do you hear people say "But I'm not creative"? I’m…

Holiday rules for small businesses

What's the first rule of going on holiday for an independent…

The link between music, maths and creativity

The link between Einstein and Coltrane I started this series…

Be more Amish when evaluating tech

The more things change the more they stay the same. Work Smart…

Does someone who creates wealth count as a creative person?

Are wealth creators creative people in the same way as artists…

How much fun is it to do business with you?

Are you attracting customers or frightening them off?  Work…

Luck and Preparation

Can you prepare to be lucky? This photo is a result of pure…

How to deal with constant change

When change is a constant factor in our lives and businesses…

Is reading art?

(Image: Reading at a table. Oil on Canvas, Picasso 1934) Reading…

What does your business stand for?

What do world events mean for you and your business? I saw…

We are all creative

Lots of people say they're not creative - but they are! Rick…

Does your business have a fan club?

In a world where human connection is at a premium how could this…