The definition of Ideation is the formation of ideas or concepts. So how do you come up with new ideas? How do you also ensure that these new ideas are distinctly yours? In Episode 22 of The Creative Life we look at ‘Ideation’ and I’ll show you the ‘100 things technique’ for generating new ideas. It’s harder than […]

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This episode is a little bit different because I have a creativity question for you. In Episode 21 of The Creative Life I’d like you to tell me “what is the biggest question or challenge you have around creativity”. Just leave your answers in the comments section below. Listen to the Audio Watch the Video Please […]

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How can you use beginner’s mind to stay curious and creative?  In Episode 20 of The Creative Life I talk about creativity and beginners mind. Listen to the Audio Watch the Video In this episode you’ll discover: What is beginners mind? Why beginners mind will help you be more creative. The Art of Creative Thinking by Rod Judkins. […]

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How do you win at the Creative Game?  In Episode 19 of The Creative Life I talk about the art and craft of creativity. Listen to the Audio Watch the Video In this episode you’ll discover: What it takes to win at the creative game? The creative craft. The art of creativity Achieving artistry 10,000 hours rule Please […]

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How do you overcome creative block?   In Episode 18 of The Creative Life I talk about the ten strategies for overcoming creative blocks. Listen to the Audio Watch the Video In this episode you’ll discover: Why you need to have a strategy for overcoming creative blocks About Creative Pairs The Importance of Movement Creative Batching Sleep […]

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Which creativity tools do you use?   In Episode 17 of The Creative Life I talk about the only creativity tools you need. It’s about thinking about the minimum viable toolkit (MVT) that you require to create great work. Listen to the Audio Watch the Video In this episode you’ll discover: The role of equipment and tools […]

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What is the Creative Bug?   In Episode 16 of The Creative Life I talk about that stage in your life where you begin to reassess your life’s purpose. That point in your life where you pick up that guitar again, where you start to make those first tentative paint marks on a canvas, where as […]

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In Austin Kleon’s book ‘Steal Like An Artist’ he reveals the 10 things nobody told you about being creative.  In Episode 15 of The Creative Life I review ‘Steal Like An Artist‘ by New York Times Bestseller Austin Kleon. Listen to the Audio Watch the Video In this episode you’ll discover: Why you should steal like an artist […]

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When should you quit your day job to take up a new life as a full time creative professional? Is it possible to maintain a 9-5 job and pursue your creative passions? In Episode 14 of The Creative Life I look at why you should beware of grand creative gestures, when to finally quit your day-job and how […]

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What is the role of creativity in society? Why should we value creativity at all? In Episode 13 of The Creative Life I look at the role of creativity in society and why creativity is important. Listen to the Audio Watch the Video In this episode you’ll discover: How to understand the role of creativity in […]

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