It’s far too easy (and common) to turn to—and often rely on—these authority figures for advice, feedback, and solutions to important life issues. But an impressive title—and even years of experience in a given field—does not guarantee the best result. Instead of relying on statistics, facts, mathematical formulas, and professional opinion to verify or guide our own personal inklings, we should take a bold step forward and test our own theories, absent from external judgment, direction, or the likelihood of success. Read More →

Unemployment continues to be a serious issue and many of us are hoping for things to change. However, as basic education expands and improves worldwide, more and more people are qualified to competently perform the majority of jobs available. Thus, outsourcing, off-shoring, and subcontracting are inevitable trends becoming more and more prevalent. The future belongs to those who learn and master more right-brain abstract skills-sets such as creativity, problem solving, resourcefulness, communication, leadership, and relationship building – this is the repertoire of the new-age artist. Read More →

Without imagination, we embark on a dangerous course of stagnation because knowledge in isolation, only reproduces past results (a rut many “knowledge-workers” fall victim of). Don’t undersell and under-utilize your natural creative potential to label yourself more comfortably as a “knowledge worker.” You are more than a informational regurgitator–and you need to be in order to increase your personal value in this new marketplace. In the future (which is upon us), creativity will be disproportionately rewarded. Read More →