June 2010

Real perfection

June 27, 2010
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If there was a machine that made everything perfect if you just pressed a button, would you press that button? It is a good question to think about as it has many layers to it. To illustrate some of our perfectionism-crave that is especially prevalent in pop-culture, I have made a recording about one of [...]

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Interview with an Actress

June 21, 2010
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Berta is a dear friend and a very creative person and I thought an interview with her would be fun.  How does a person like Berta manage to get creative with everything she is involved in? Berta talks about what made her start theatre and what makes her inspired and how she turns around procrastination. [...]

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Boost creativity and kill stress

June 19, 2010
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I recently got a tip from Mars to use a free tool called Focus booster. It is really a simple concept but it really makes a huge difference. At least it did for me. It is deadly simple Just download the application and install. The program is basically a timer with one small addition: It [...]

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Start writing NOW in 8 steps

June 12, 2010
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Warning, this article will make you start writing. So make you sure you are prepared to do so. Here is a technique I learned from Genpo Roshi. Here I apply it to writing. First step Now, this might seem a little strange to you but please just go along with me. This step is crucial. [...]

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The simple truth of happiness

June 11, 2010
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Today I was musing on some dilemmas we all face. It is tricky because there are no real answers to them, but still interesting to inquire into. Here goes: Most people I know, including myself, are usually caught up in one of these two concepts: Working hard will someday get me where I want to [...]

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Creative Forum

June 9, 2010
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I’ve added a forum to this blog. I think creativity is more dynamic when other people are creating with you. I don’t know about you, but I think love-making is much more fun with another person involved… So, the “Unblog Yourself Forum” is officially opened. Tadaaa! You’ll find the link to the forum in the [...]

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