We take pride in the creative geniuses of our culture. We also elevate creative individuals above others in the marketplace. But interestingly enough, not every person who is creative is successful. There is a myth that is swirling around our culture today. It’s that if you are a creative thinker, someone who can explore outside […]
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The Only Advice You Need to Get Anything Done
I’ve been living by a motto recently, and it has not only helped my productivity, but my overall health as well. I’m a creative trying to make it in the market, which means I suffer from loads of self-doubt, thoughts of inadequacy, and a paralyzing fear from time to time. This can often lead me […]
Chasing Your Big Idea Won’t Lead to Success
For much of my life, I’ve chased after the “big idea”, or in other words, the one idea that would save me from insignificance and anonymity. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably felt the urge to find your big idea too. But, I’m starting to think this is a lie. What if there is no […]
What to Do When Work Gets the Best of You
I’ll be honest with you: I was scared to write this post. I didn’t want to admit defeat or failure, because essentially, that’s what it feels like when you say you can’t accomplish everything. You feel dejected, as though you let those who were counting on you down. I don’t want to admit that I […]
What We All Waste Our Time Doing
This post originally appeared on Rethink Creative’s Blog. I spend most of my nights fighting to go to sleep, distracting myself away from thoughts of not being where I want to be. I love mornings because I can wake up with a refreshed and rejuvenated sense of hope and do what I need to do […]
5 Reasons to Take Greater Risks While You’re Young
If you’re anything like me, you’re stuck in a web of complicated decisions. The right answer is not clear-cut, and every option is buried in piles of potential risks. You could date, but you might get your heart broken. You could travel, but you might lose money you’ll never get back. You could quit your […]
4 Absolute Necessities for Your Twenties
I’m still in the early half of my twenties, but when I started this decade of my life, I made a commitment to not regret anything when I come out on the other side. I read a book recently that said our twenties are a time to prepare, set up the path for a greater […]