My ah ha moment – bringing the strategy together

My ah ha moment – bringing the strategy together

I place my feet upon the cold surface. So tired that my lethargic mind does not even register the sensation which my feet are surely feeling. I turn the dial and wait there almost like a zombie, staring blankly at a wall. Seconds later the warmth of the water hits my body from above and [...]

How I just landed an offline client who dialed the wrong number!

How I just landed an offline client who dialed the wrong number!

Most people know that alongside my IM work I do a lot of offline work. I was just sitting at my desk when the phone ring. Here is the conversation: Caller: Hi, I’m blah blah, can I speak to Mr x, from company xxx (not my company which I founded )… Me: Well, he’s not [...]

Boredom is good for creativity – Why the Ipad, Internet and TV help ruin creativity

Boredom is good for creativity – Why the Ipad, Internet and TV help ruin creativity

Boredom is good for creativity. Yes, you read that right, I advocate boredom in your life to help improve your creative potential. Lets explore this in a little more detail. Look at life today. For most of us, being busy is a sign that we are achieving something in life or that we are progressing. [...]

How to be creative – Basics

How to be creative – Basics

How to be creative Creativity is something which has always come naturally to me, but after a discussion with friends who were both creative and not so creative, I noticed a startling set of common elements in all of us who considered ourselves creative. I will outline these characteristics below: