Lessons from Guardians of the Galaxy, John Oliver, Gaza, and Faisal Hoque

There are a special set of challenges that come with writing for TV and movies that other writers don’t have to worry about quite as much.
Release Your Inner Genius With These 5 Tips

In making something, whether it is a business, an app, a book, or art, we bring something into the world that could come only from us.
The Secret of Waking Up Early

Early morning is the best time to do creative work, to exercise, to meditate and to get a head start on the proceedings of the day. You can get a lot done during those early hours because it’s almost completely distraction-free time.
If People Don’t Change, They Won’t Survive

Success or failure is a journey: what is today’s success is tomorrow’s failure and what is today’s failure is tomorrow’s success. Building up on a diversity of experiences is something that we all need to embrace if we want to succeed in the long run.No matter where you are in your path, do not look at it as a destination, look at it as a foundation for your next journey.
Why Connecting With Yourself Matters

Life is a process of ongoing transformation spurred by the interlinked qualities of curiosity, purpose, and courage. Whether or not we ask it to, the journey of life can make us strong, teach us to contribute to the best of our abilities, and allow us to pursue a personal legend on our own terms. Authenticity, mindfulness, and devotion help us to embrace the careful balance between making it happen and letting it happen.
The Difference Between Wanting And Having To Work

This distinction is rooted in the balance between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and your company’s culture will dictate how your employees feel about coming to work.
Wells Fargo plans to lend $100 billion to small businesses by 2018

“There is absolutely no substitute for passion and authenticity,” Hoque said in summation of his remarks, telling future and current small business owners that being true to themselves and passionate about their ideas are ultimately what will lead them to success in the long run.
Adapt Or Die: Your Business’s Only Options In An Evolving Economy

With a little forethought, leaders can create organizations that are agile, resilient, and consequently better equipped to experience sustained success.
5 Classic Books That Have Inspired Innovative Thinking Throughout Time

“Innovation”, “mindfulness”, and “creativity” are terms we hear a lot these days, but where did they come from? These five books helped shape generations of thinkers, and their lessons still apply today.