Want To Get More Done? Stop Doing So Much.
Time alone is not sufficient to do great work. You also need to have the focus and energy to be able to engage.
Time alone is not sufficient to do great work. You also need to have the focus and energy to be able to engage.
There’s an often cited principle about creativity that states “there’s no such thing as a bad idea.” It’s wrong. There are bad ideas - terrible ones - and they can explode and destroy the vibe of a meeting or project if not dealt with swiftly and decisively.
Austin Kleon is the author of Steal Like An Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative. In this interview we discuss stealing vs. borrowing, hobbies, and the power of subtraction. We discuss stealing, hobbies, and the power of subtraction.
What do you do when you're burned out? How can you begin to reclaim your creative energy and get "back in the game"?
Are you trying to squeeze too much creativity out of too few raw materials? You may be creatively inverted.
Healthy people, and healthy teams, stoop over to re-claim what is valuable, even when it's inconvenient.
Are we sacrificing the brilliant work that we're capable of in order to satisfy our urge to feel connected?
Are there lies or limiting beliefs that are holding you back from your best work?
How to prevent comparison from paralyzing your productivity.
Why passion isn't always the best metric for determining if you're in your "sweet spot".
Why we each need a space in which to do our life's work.
A discussion about the importance of story in the creative process.
Do what you're qualified to do, and stop doing the things that only waste your focus, time and energy.
How to deal with frustration in the workplace.
A simple strategy for overcoming procrastination and creative block.
If you create work that matters to you, Michael shows how to get the word out about it.
Can you sum up why you do what you do in just a few words?
Insights from The $100 Startup on how to turn an idea into a sustainable business.
How your metrics for success determine the choices you make about life and work.