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I do not believe in writer’s block. I believe it shares the same intellectual space as the bogeyman in your closet, as the serial killer under the bed. The more you fear it, the more it gains power. To be clear, I do believe that writers can be blocked, that writers can have bad days where the intellectual plumbing feels gummed up by an old diaper filled with soggy fruitcake — I just don’t believe this is unique to the writer. Everybody gets blocked. Everybody gets frustrated. Everybody can have a bad day where the brain-squeezin’s just won’t get squozen.
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Creative Productivity
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Are you concentrating on climbing the mountains in life… or are you busy shoveling molehills? 
More efficient doesn't always mean more productive. The advantages of slowing down and prioritizing the old-fashioned way—by hand. 
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As director of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program, "InGenius" author Tina Seelig has devoted herself to shaping--and sometimes breaking--entrepreneurs' ways of thinking. 
When times are tough, it's not enough to play the waiting game. A shortlist of resources to help you take action and get your career into gear. 
Are you constantly playing catch-up with a million different messages? It's time to take back control of our communications. Here's how. 
When people say that they don’t have time to pursue their dreams, they often say it is because there are not enough hours in the day. 
Morning people have more insights in the evening. 
Perfection isn't everything. By setting goals based on improvement - rather than looking smooth - you can stretch your potential and reduce your anxiety. 
Multitasking isn't all bad. Find out what activities you can layer on top of each other to save time without cutting effectiveness.
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