Everything You NEED in One Essential eBook! I know you’re just like me—always on the lookout for that perfect fabric for your next project. But let’s be real: finding the good stuff isn’t always easy with so few great “brick and mortar” fabric stores around. I live in the Dallas area, and we used to […]
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Why You Don’t Need To Go It Alone A 3-minute read Welcome to the final principle in our summer series on creative thinking: “Succeed by Getting Help.” In a world where doing things “all by yourself” is often seen as a badge of honor, asking for help can sometimes feel like admitting defeat. But I’ve
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Growing Your Creative Potential A 4 Minute Read Welcome to the ninth principle in our summer series on creative thinking: “If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.” This wisdom, attributed to both Jeff Watson and Confucius, serves as a powerful reminder that growth and learning come from being challenged,
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Taking Action in Your Creative Practice Welcome to the eighth principle in our summer series on creative thinking: “Done is better than perfect. Action, my friend.” This phrase, attributed to Sheryl Sandberg, serves as a powerful reminder that waiting for perfection is a trap. Perfection is an illusion; it’s like chasing a mirage in the
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The Power of Small, Consistent Actions Welcome to the seventh principle in our summer series on creative thinking: “A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” This timeless wisdom from the Tao Te Ching, attributed to Lao Tzu, serves as a powerful reminder that every significant change or accomplishment in life starts with
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The Creative Power of Embracing Balance Welcome to the sixth principle in our summer series on creative thinking: “Both-And, not Either-Or. Balance, my friend.” This principle is about expanding your thinking and embracing the possibilities that lie beyond binary choices. In our fast-paced, often polarized world, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking
Might Be The Key to Your Superpower Welcome to the fifth principle in our summer series on creative thinking: “Your struggle might be the key to your superpower.” This principle is a powerful reminder that the challenges we face are often not just obstacles but clues to our true strengths and potential. Embracing the Struggle
The Power of Belief in Creativity Welcome to the fourth principle in my summer series on creative thinking: “Think you can or think you can’t. Either way, you will be right.” This timeless advice from Henry Ford speaks directly to the core of our beliefs and how they shape our actions, particularly where creativity is
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Embracing Honest Creativity Welcome to our 3rd Principle in my summer series – Honest Creativity! Didn’t know there was such a thing, did you? OK, if I’m being honest here, it seems like a L-O-N-G stretch to connect “being honest” and “creativity.” But hear me out… In our journey to rediscover and nurture our creativity,
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…through Creative Thinking Welcome to Principle #2! I’m paraphrasing here…but Einstein said, “You can’t solve a problem with the same mind that created it.” That insight opens this week’s discussion on success and creative thinking. It’s about challenging our long-held notions and hopefully that helps you understand how they can be redefined to create a
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