Five Daily Rituals for Business Success

A person performing their daily rituals by brewing pour-over coffee using a white kettle and a ceramic dripper, surrounded by a mug, coffee grinder, and metal cup on a wooden counter.

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about daily rituals that fuel their productivity and creativity. We found that their daily rituals are simple, easy to implement, enjoyable, powerful, and backed by science. In this article, you will find how to: Let’s dive in! Why Business Owners Need Daily Rituals? Daily rituals ground us, offering structure […]

Eight Creative Methods from the Brightest Creative Minds

A cup of coffee sits beside a sheet of paper with the word “freewriting” written in cursive, accompanied by a red pen and sprigs of greenery and berries. This image reflects creative methods, such as freewriting, which encourages spontaneous and unfiltered expression to unlock new ideas and overcome creative blocks.

Creative methods help us bypass our inner critics and enter the liminal magical space between conscious effort and quiet surrender. Creativity flourishes when we are not trying. When we least expect it and are not forcing it. When our minds are relaxed, quiet and wandering. When we are not consciously working. When we feel like […]

Idea Incubation: Three Practical Strategies  

Illustration of a cracked egg with a glowing light bulb emerging from it, symbolizing the concept of idea incubation and the birth of creative ideas.

In 1926, Graham Wallas, a co-founder of the British School of Economics, introduced the concept of “idea incubation.” He proposed that after gathering information about a problem or idea, we should step away and allow our subconscious mind to process it. This article delves into the principles of idea incubation and presents three practical strategies […]

Capture Ideas. They are Gifts from the Universe.

High achievers capture ideas and take action to turn them into measurable outcomes. Learn how idea capturing can unlock your creative potential and make it an effortless, essential part of your life.  Great ideas often strike when we least expect them, and just as quickly, they can slip away. Many successful individuals attribute their accomplishments to […]

Why You Shouldn’t Combine Creativity and Productivity and How to Excel at Both   

“One thing all creative people hate is work,” Max Kaplan famously declared during his TED Talk, “Productivity and How Not to Burn Out.” Why is that? Because creativity and productivity, much like oil and water, are inherently difficult to blend. Each requires a distinct mindset, environment, and rituals to thrive. This article explores the fundamental […]

Discover Your Creative Flow: A 3-Step Guide to Connecting with Your Muse

Most creative geniuses rely on specific activities to tap into the creative zone. This article, featuring numerous real-world examples, explores the leading-edge research on this topic. Additionally, it offers a simple three-step process to help you easily enter your creative zone and unlock your most brilliant ideas.  Ideas Spark When We Are Not Focused  Let’s […]