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Making it in America: What international founders & creatives actually need to know
The cultural paradoxes, identity costs, and hidden rules nobody explains
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The hits, the highlights, the must-reads. Start here for a curated collection of the most popular and impactful pieces I’ve written.
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The Creative Technologist comeback
How a misunderstood role from the digital agency era is becoming essential for the AI age
Learning, Education & Growth
What Brian Eno knows about learning (that we've forgotten)
The ambient music pioneer's new theory about art as "adult play" reveals why case studies don't stick - and what does.
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Groove Theory: A new lens for creative professionals who want to find - and hold - their rhythm
You know your stuff, but when the spotlight hits, something goes sideways. Groove Theory helps creative professionals find their rhythm in high-stakes moments - from pitches to keynotes to career pivots. Discover the five elements that transform ideas into experiences people actually feel.
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The McCartney Method: Mastering the Magic of Audience Connection
Paul McCartney’s secret to staying timeless: meticulous details, unforgettable fan moments, and a generosity that creates magic every show.
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Shakepeare & Co's Proustian Questions
In Paris, there's a bookstore called Shakespeare and Company (hey, who said the Brits and French don’t get along?). Next door is Bob's Cafe. Together, they do something wonderful.
Mindsets & Growth
The Shadow Brief
Carl Jung said every person has a shadow - the other version of themselves, shouting in silence. Turns out, every
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7 ways to improve a conference speaking proposal
I’ve just finished evaluating proposals for SXSW 2025. Here are 7 things that separate the standouts from the rest.
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5 Founder Types
Which one are you?
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Carl Cox's timeless creative career advice
Two simple tips for a successful long-term career, courtesy of a one-of-a-kind artist & entertainer
Creative Business
Damon Albarn's preset genius
All killer, no filler. From 1981.
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Today’s A.I. is a Nokia 3310. And the iPhones are coming.
Why artificial intelligence will follow the mobile phone industry’s five chapters of evolution - and the one simple prompt that’s key to unlocking progress.
Creative Business
A long-form interview with Richie Hawtin
As regular readers will know, I've been deep into electronic music since I was a teenager. I often
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I struggle horribly as a student. So I rebuilt the class. Here's how.
I had a horrible experience in a class recently. So I tried to figure out why - and what I could do to remedy it.
A story a day keeps the clouds away
I struggle with depression sometimes. Admitting this publicly is probably not
good for business. Then again, I’m a human
Learning, Education & Growth
Fitness and Education: from IRL to URL
8 lessons for the new era of learning
Give your social media timelines a cursory scroll and it probably won’
The Tension
Two types of con game
The first type of con game is part of our lexicon. This confidence game involves
a trickster building up the
How-To Guides
How to find portfolio/audience fit
You’ve probably heard of Product/Market Fit. It’s widely seen as the holy grail
for just about every