The Creative Life TV: Creativity, Innovation and Inspiring Ideas | James Taylor

What do you do when creative projects don't work out like you'd hoped? In Episode 23 of The Creative Life we look at how to use failure to spur on creative success. Watch the Video Please leave a comment below and tell me what you think. Sponsors Lynda.com Audible.com Transcript: To follow...

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 […]

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. Watch the Video Please leave a comment below […]

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. 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. The importance of curiosity […]

How do you win at the Creative Game?  In Episode 19 of The Creative Life I talk about the art and craft of creativity. 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 leave a comment below […]

How do you overcome creative block?   In Episode 18 of The Creative Life I talk about the ten strategies for overcoming creative blocks. 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 And Why You Probably […]

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. Watch the Video In this episode you’ll discover: The role of equipment and tools for creative individuals. Is […]

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 […]

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. Watch the Video In this episode you’ll discover: Why you should steal like an artist Why you don’t want […]

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 […]