IDEAS
Productivity Makes Me Feel Bad
“Some words have a meaning to them that we don’t often think about but yet still affects us, which has applications to persuasion, social influence…
Productive Time Wasting. Oxymoron or the Stuff of Brilliant Ideas?
How much time do you waste? Tons, I feel like I never get anything done None, my mind is always focused and I’m always getting…
App Crush #112: Roam Research and Learning a New Language
MY LATEST CRUSH I’m not going to say it’s an addiction, but I do like flitting from one app to the next. When it comes…
Are you a Planner or a Pantser? Which is the Right Approach for Writers?
This is an age-old difference of opinion in the world of creative writing: To outline before writing or to just start writing and trust the…
Do You Write Out Loud?
I’m not the type who mutters to herself. There is already so much conversation in my head that I have no need to actually verbalize…
Is It Stealing If…?
We once worked with a real estate agent who said to us, “buyers are liars.” She explained that we’ll tell her we absolutely need to…
Once Around the Block: How Walking Can Boost Creativity
“I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.” ―…
Ask Me Another One
I’ve been thinking about questions, mostly about asking them. We were in Nashville two years ago for a long weekend and took Lyfts everywhere we…
We’re Not Just Playin’ Around
The thrill of dumping 2020 and starting a new year has us looking for new ways to refresh. This means refilling our creativity buckets and…