Jack London is one of my favourite writers. He grabbed life by the scruff of the neck. By the time … More
Tag: Creativity
Fall down. Stand up. Try again.
Anthony Bourdain said ‘there is art left to be made in this world’. I think he was right. After a brief hiatus, I’m returning to writing.
“It ain’t over till it’s over.” | 100/100
We made it. 100 days of writing comes to an end: what did I learn?
Stop looking for the easy way. | 98/100
Hard choices, easy life. Easy choices, hard life.
What goes into your creative soup? | 97/100
When you feel stuck, look to those you admire – to the movies and books you love. Study them deeply. … More
No script, no cast, no shark: a recipe for success? | 95/100
Spielberg is a legendary filmmaker: his attitude to dealing with creative roadblocks is something we can all learn from.
Realists are the real innovators. | 94/100
“The word “realist” often comes with some negative connotations. Realists, according to conventional wisdom, can be practical to a fault; … More
Shit happens. So what next? | 92/100
View this post on Instagram "Every bad situation is a blues song waiting to happen." Remembering singer Amy Winehouse who … More
A taste for oratory. | 89/100
University is finally done and dusted – I graduated yesterday. Believe it or not, I also got the chance to deliver a speech at the ceremony.
James Dyson on pride – and progress. | 87/100
‘When you do something you’re really proud of, get rid of it and try something else. I had a very … More