by Cris Weer | Jun 23, 2017 | Creativity, Post Slider
and How to Become More Creative. Creativity is an essential component of a successful and fulfilling life. Yet despite its importance, it is a highly misunderstood phenomenon. Few understand its nature and inner workings, and are therefore unaware of how to stimulate...
by Cris Weer | Mar 27, 2017 | Creativity, Education, Make Good Art
I have posted this before, but it popped into my head again today, as it’s one of the truest things I’ve ever heard about having a career doing creative work: When I talk to students about the distinction between professionalism and personal development, I very...
by Cris Weer | Jan 31, 2017 | Creativity, Education, Enlightened Business, Productivity
I’m not a big believer in the future. I mean, it will exist—we know that. But that’s about it. CXO Advisory Group has analyzed the predictions of hundreds of pundits. Are the talking heads on TV right or wrong? You know, the ones who say Ebola will end the world, or...
by Cris Weer | Oct 18, 2016 | Books, Business, Creativity, Marketing, Productivity
by Cris Weer | Sep 17, 2016 | Art, Creativity
There’s that saying: “Don’t put the cart before the horse.” If the work is the horse, a career makes a great cart. It’s a good thing to have and it can support your work, but don’t let that get in front. At least I can’t. The...
by Cris Weer | Jul 13, 2016 | Creativity, Make Good Art, Music, Transformation
Creativity, success, reinvention according to the Rolling Stones by James Altucher. Mick Jagger fooled around with Keith Richards’ girlfriend. I wouldn’t be able to work with someone after that. But maybe that’s why I’m an author. And not a rockstar. The Rolling...