5 min read ⌚ Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work, and Never Get Stuck After exploring the entire content of Jon Acuff’s book – ‘Do Over’ – I have experienced a nourishing state of mind. I have realized that, in terms of career, the majority of people deal with almost the same frustrations, doubts, fears, uncertainties, vulnerabilities. […]
Category: Creativity
Creativity Inc. Summary
12 min read ⌚ Creativity is the force that drives humanity to innovate, design and create new things, never seen before. But how can we develop it and extract the best from it? Creativity Inc. presents the ideas behind the author, Ed Catmull, owner of one of the most creative film studios in the world: Pixar. […]
Year of Yes Summary
9 min read ⌚ How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person Are you saying “no” to too many things in your life? Well, it’s time to change that. Let Shonda Rhimes help you to kickstart your life-changing “Year of Yes.” Who Should Read “Year of Yes”? And Why? Do […]
Stealing Fire Summary
7 min read ⌚ How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work Steve Jobs once said that taking LSD was not merely “a profound experience,” but also “one of the two or three most important things” he had done in his life. “Stealing Fire” may hold the answer […]
United Breaks Guitars Summary
5 min read ⌚ The Power of One Voice in the Age of Social Media By now, you are surely aware that “United Breaks Guitars.” And that’s all because of one man, songwriter Dave Carroll. The full story ahead. Who Should Read “United Breaks Guitars”? And Why? In case you don’t know, “United Breaks Guitars” is […]
Lean UX Summary – Jeff Gothelf
6 min read ⌚ Applying Lean Principles to Improve User Experience You know what lean methodology is, but not sure how to apply its principles in your design & development firm? Enter Jeff Gothelf and Josh Seiden to give you a lesson or two in “Lean UX.” Who Should Read “Lean UX”? And Why? O’Reilly’s “Lean […]
Mapping Innovation Summary – Greg Sattel
6 min read ⌚ A Playbook for Navigating a Disruptive Age With the digital revolution, a new era of innovation begun, brutally and succinctly summed up in the dictum “innovate or die.” In “Mapping Innovation,” Greg Satell provides a lifeline for the companies on their deathbeds or in the maternity ward, by systematizing “the strategies of […]
The Four Lenses of Innovation Summary
6 min read ⌚ A Power Tool for Creative Thinking Want to become an innovator? The trick is to look at the world a bit differently. And Rowan Gibson says that all you need to do that are “The Four Lenses of Innovation.” Who Should Read “The Four Lenses of Innovation”? And Why? There’s an innovator […]
Happy Accidents Summary
5 min read ⌚ The Transformative Power of “YES, AND” at Work and in Life Sometimes, finding the perfect mix of freedom and dedication may seem hopeless. Many people just can’t get out of the way fast enough because they are afraid of change. Learn more about how to adopt the right winning mentality. Who Should […]
You Don’t Have to Be an Expert to Solve Big Problems Summary
6 min read ⌚ “I’m no expert” shouldn’t be an excuse to avoid tackling a big problem. On the contrary – it should be a stimulus. Because, Tapiwa Chiwewe says in an inspirational 2017 TED Talk, “You Don’t Have to Be an Expert to Solve Big Problems.” Who Should Read “You Don’t Have to Be an […]
