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Tom Hodgkinson

Tom Hodgkinson: the hardest working man in slow business

The editor of The Idler magazine on his new book, and why we should all be a little more idle

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Bad day? 12 ways to feel better. Fast.

These are challenging times. Here are a few things that might help.

Read moreBad day? 12 ways to feel better. Fast.

A book to help you see what’s important – then do it.

Feeling overwhelmed, lacking focus? Gary Keller's The ONE Thing will help you see what's most important – then get it done

Read moreA book to help you see what’s important – then do it.
$100,000 a year from piano lessons

$100k a year from piano lessons

Ayana Webb has an impressive business teaching piano online. Whatever your skill, if you can teach it, you can do it too

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Start afresh in September

Reset in September. It’s never too late for a reset!

2021 has not been the easiest year. But it's not too late to start fresh with your creative goals

Read moreReset in September. It’s never too late for a reset!
Work less, and get more done

Work less.. and get more done?

It's counter-intuitive, but scientifically proven. You get more done if you take a break.

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Take a break

Take a break. You’ll work better for it after.

We all need to give it a rest sometimes. But even more so, this year.

Read moreTake a break. You’ll work better for it after.
Find a routine that's baggy enough to live in

Find a routine that’s baggy enough to live in

Routine can set you free. So focus on what's important to you, and find a structure to support that. Here's how.

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Rejection can be a badge of honour

Rejection can be a badge of honour

Cherish your nos. They're bring you closer to the yes you want.

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group coaching

Mastermind groups: what they are, and why creatives need one

And how to start a group of your own

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1000 Fans

Why You Only Need 1000 True Fans

To bring in £100k a year, all you need is 1000 fans willing to spend £100 on your work. Encouraging, no?

Read moreWhy You Only Need 1000 True Fans
Spike Island

Spike Island, and the summer of 1990

The Stone Roses gig celebrated in a new photographic book. And what it means for creatives today.

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