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Actionable Essays to Help Creative Professionals
Build Balance in their Busy Lives
Written by a Nerdy Architect
with 15 Years of Experience Balancing His Own
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When the world says you need money, power, and fame—seek this instead for a meaningful life.
There are forces in life that will tempt you. As a creative pro, we need to understand the difference between the shiny objects and what will give our lives meaning. This is how I learned it the hard way.
How to make meaningful progress in life through Deep Work
Working hard isn’t the only measure of success. What matters equally is what we point the focus of our effort towards. Here’s how with the concept of Deep Work.
How to adapt to stress like a criminal mastermind
Stress is a natural part of life. Working through that stress can be challenging. This is a tale of how to navigate stressful situations.
How to Prioritize Under Stress and Get Things Done
Deadlines are part of any creative process. This is how to focus through the stress of a major creative deadline.
How to Better Your Mental Health with a Single Word
Believe. A simple word, but one with great power behind it. Here’s how believing in ourselves can drastically improve our mental health.
How to Effectively Use Creative Sprints to Help Supercharge Your Work
Is it possible to make bursts of creative progress while maintaining personal boundaries and balance? I wanted to test the possibilities.