Sure, alarms are great for getting you out of bed in the morning, but you can use them for a whole lot more. Learn how to use iPhone alarms to trigger better, creative habits.
Author Archive | Sean Hodge
3 Pillars of Creative Business: Passion, Purpose, and Profit
Too many creative business owners stretch themselves thin. They try to jump in a number of direction at once. Instead, learn how to align your internal drives with your external goals. There are three key components to consider.
Increase Your Productivity by Drilling Down Into Projects
Our creative business work is rarely simple. We juggle multiple complex projects daily. We need to learn how to drill down into our projects, pull out those tiny, actionable tasks, in order to productively crank through them.
The White Space of a Productive Mind
In visual arts there is a concept known as white space. It’s also referred to as negative space. Think of the metaphor of the glass that is half filled with water. It’s the other half, the empty half that is negative space. But, in art, this space is not just empty; this blank space is […]
Stop Your Side Project From Getting Dream-Blocked
Dreams are helpful when they inspire us to try new things and take meaningful steps we might otherwise not have taken. But dreams, unchecked, can run amok—wreaking havoc on our productive mindset. Let’s look at how to sidestep those big dreams and focus more on the here and now.
Start Small, Build Your Creative Business as a Side Project
Are you tired of following other peoples success online? Small steps lead to great adventures. It doesn’t require a massive leap to begin a side project and start building momentum.
The Secret to Growth: Embracing a Kindergarten Mindset
In kindergarten, we all embraced a mindset of growth. We quickly picked up a paintbrush and splashed color all over the page—without anxiety. Successful entrepreneurs keep pushing and playing throughout their lives—they never let this kindergarten mindset dissipate.
Fill Your Reservoir to the Brim with Your Best Blog Post Ideas
There’s only so much you can keep in your brain before your best ideas escape—spilling out of your mind and down the drain. You need somewhere to store your ideas safely, before they are lost. Enter your reservoir of ideas.
Cure Writer’s Block with Blog Post Outlines
If you’re staring at a blank screen, and unsure of what to write next, then you have a problem. It’s a big one—writer’s block. In this article, you’ll learn how to get unstuck using detailed blog post outlines.
Create Electric Content
Electricity shocks, sparks, buzzes and crackles. So to does electric content. It grabs your attention, holds it, and runs a charge through you. Put your hand on the wire–feel it vibrate. Let it stimulate your creative output.