Alex Banayan went on a 7-year quest to discover how the world's most successful people launched their careers. The moral of the story will not be a shocker to loyal readers of this blog…

Recently my practice of experimentation and following intuition has been educational for me. I thought sharing it might be interesting for you too.

Jim Dethmer teaches us how to be happier and more successful by seeing and dealing with our emotions more effectively in the present moment.

What creative opportunities could open up if you found a way to silence your mind? I share a way that worked for me.

David Epstein reveals why short term thinking is a good thing, the best way to find your ideal career, who the most creative thinkers are and much more.

When we have an uneasy feeling, how can we tell if it’s our mind keeping us safe and comfortable, or our intuition protecting us from making a big mistake?

A potentially controversial perspective on our personal growth goals from Alain de Botton.

The choices that “make sense” don’t always make sense. How can we change our decision making process?

How something you hate could turn into something you love, or why you should just start something that is a tiny bit interesting to you, even if you have doubts and questions.

Steven Pressfield tells us that the force holding us back from realizing our dreams is universal, potent and fueled by our fears. Knowing that can help us conquer it.

What if your biggest source of power is… your ability to relax?

We are at our most creative when we need to find reasons not to create.

There’s no better piece on becoming more aware of the voice in your head and not letting it rule your life than David Foster Wallace’s 2005 commencement speech for Kenyon College.

Our daily life provides ample opportunity to practice noticing when our ego is running the show (our default mode) and shifting control to our “real” self.

Have you ever tried to meditate but kept hearing constant chatter? If you can hear the voice in your head, the voice isn’t you.

We can’t discuss judgment and creativity without reminding ourselves of the Theodore Roosevelt quote that the fabulous Brené Brown brought to our collective attention in recent years.

We don’t always think of ourselves as creative but we all are. Keep reading if you’re not convinced you are - or can be - a creative: Someone who creates.

The world teaches us to judge everything. This stands in the way of our growth.

How the realization "this is not the life I'm supposed to be living" started a writing habit that generated some iconic movies and TV shows.

You don’t need to retire to realize your dreams or follow your curiosity. Adopt this daily habit instead.