Attack of the ticking-clock, Hurricane Katrina and canoes, and the magic trick of the century. Based on that, this episode is clearly about silence.

In order to best create, we need to be in the right mindset. We need to be in a position to where our creative inner child’s voice can be heard.

“Put your desk in the corner, and every time you sit down there to write, remind yourself why it isn’t in the middle of the room. Life isn’t a support system for art. It’s the other way around.” – Stephen King

This week’s episode is inspired by Jeff Goins’ The Art of Work.

Throwing things at Steve Jobs, etc. In creating, communicating, and productivity, it’s all about the power of ONE.

This week’s Creative Genius is the fantastic Mavreen Smiel. She gives some great, in-depth writing advice on Twitter (@_graphei) and Tumblr (FixYourWritingHabits.tumblr.com). Check her out!

The parable of the nachos, my phobia of not finishing books, and other adventures along the dumping-salvaging continuum. Sometimes it’s just better to throw everything out the window and start over fresh. Not always, but sometimes.

This week’s creative genius is the fantastic Creative Katrina. Check her out!

How I lost my wallet in a food court, how (the lack of) food trucks can promote world peace, and of course, The Office.

This week’s creative genius is the ever-so-talented Tara Roskell from MuttTheCustard.com.

My 7th grade track and field fail, my central park bridge sketching fail, and how creative projects are like giant puzzles.

Today’s Creative Genius is Camille Jeanmonod from Why Choose Only One

Camille interviewed me here a couple months ago. Check it out!