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Creative Thinking

Anish Kapoor on his art, and creative routines

The Creative Life of Anish Kapoor

One of Britain's best-known artists on creative routines, meditation as a tool, and what he does with work that doesn't yet work.

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Start before you're ready

Start before you’re ready.

The best time to begin your next big creative project? Now.

Read moreStart before you’re ready.
Anatomy of a magazine cover

The story behind an iconic magazine cover

My memories of a 35-year-old magazine cover. And what it might teach us now, about creative process.

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Let's talk about confidence

Let’s talk about confidence.

Two coaching sessions, with two A-list performers who lack confidence. Success is no cure for a loud inner critic!

Read moreLet’s talk about confidence.
Clean up your creative life

Clean up your creative life

Declutter. Reset. Reorganise. Refresh. Give your creative life a spring clean, to make work easier!

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Want a consistent flow of ideas?

Want a consistent flow of creative ideas?

Ideas are currency. Whether you’re starting a business, writing for a living or making art — here’s how to have more of them.

Read moreWant a consistent flow of creative ideas?
Mistakes, and how to correct them

So you’ve made a mistake in your business. Now what?

Don't let perfectionism hold you back. Learn to own your mistakes, and how to correct them gracefully

Read moreSo you’ve made a mistake in your business. Now what?
Micro-breaks

Micro-breaks: How to make space, even on your busiest days

Tiny habits that make a huge difference when you’re stressed and overwhelmed

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My 90-day LinkedIn experiment

My 90-day LinkedIn experiment: the results

I posted on LinkedIn most days, for three months. The results surprised me.

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How to get featured in the media

How to get featured in the media

Getting in the press, on radio or TV can be a huge boost. Here's how to do it.

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Know your value

Know your value, as a creative

Creative work often feels intangible. It can be hard pricing it, or communicating its value to clients and buyers. This might help.

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How to price freelance jobs that are no fun

How to price difficult freelance jobs

Don't enjoy doing a particular job? Here's how you work out what to charge.

Read moreHow to price difficult freelance jobs
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