#creativity

How Brands Like

Manchester United

Are Getting It Wrong

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Never let criticism hold you back in life

How many times in your life have you decided not to do something because of someone else’s opinion? It could be a derogatory comment about something you have worked on, maybe just a look that sapped all your confidence or maybe you are the one who convinced yourself that this path was not for you. Whatever the reason, this is something that you have to fight. You have to fight this with every once of your soul and do it on a daily basis. You see I work with creative people ev

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Technology can remove the clutter from our world

People talk about how technology is getting in the way of social contact, when in fact I personally feel it is opening doors to people who have spent a lifetime in the shadows. I don’t agree with people on phones and blackberry’s in clubs or bars, as I witness every time I go out, but it is bringing the world closer every single day. Recently on Google Plus I had a conversation with someone who believed Augmented Reality was something of a fad and would soon be left behind wi

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Do you have that song HOT DAGGER?

This was the question my son asked me last night when we were out in the car. It was just him and myself as he had bumped his head an we went to the clinic to check he was okay. He was so as we headed home he started flicking through the songs on the radio to see what he could find. I usually let him or his sister do this because a) It’s nice to see the kind of music they each like and b) it keeps them from breaking anything else in my car! He had been flicking through a few

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Time travel to the beat of your own tune

It always amazes me how a single song can literally transport you to another place instantly. I have lot count the amount of times I have suddenly found myself lost in memories, memories eclipse the feelings that seemed to be weighing me down. It is often a song that I have not heard for a while or it could be something new, a song that just has that great summertime beat and rhythm filled with has those thoughts of being on the beach with your friends or family, all flooding

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The world through another’s eyes

We often walk through life and only occasionally stop to see the wonders that are in our world. I met a man a few years ago and was touched by his generosity of spirit and the creativity that was clearly abundant within him. His name is Ramy and we met through work. He was the client and I worked for an advertising agency. His passion for the arts was something that was evident from the first meeting, as well his his desire to have the best work we could produce. Clearly in f

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Maybe I’m a Belieber?

I recently read something that made me respect someone that to be honest was not a person I have before. Don’t get me wrong I think Justin Bieber is obviously talented and has shown some incredible ability to handle the unbelievable fame that has been thrust on such a young person. The collaborations with very well known established artists show that he really does have what it takes to be where he is. It’s just not my sort of music, that’s all. But recently in a show in Aust

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All roads lead to your destiny, but which journey will you take?

Standing at a crossroads you can see down one path clearly. A progressive, stable and assured journey with the occasional bump in the road. You know that the lights are clear, signs are present and everything will be predictable, for the most part. It’s a path that continues straight from where you have been walking for a while. In this day and age it is something to be extremely grateful for as so many people around the world face difficulties on the career and life fronts.

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Fuel the spark of dreams that lie within you

A change is as good as a rest, they say. Getting stuck in a rut can really destroy your moral and spirit as it takes away any sort of natural decision making, and therefore creative thinking. I do not believe that only artists, designers and people with creative occupations are the only creative ones. We are all creative by nature as it is part of what has helped us evolve over the years. It is this creative spirit that has forged new inventions, created new industries, creat

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BP’s logo and business practices combined

It always amazes me the level of humor and creativity that you find online. I was searching for a particular logo of a company we were presenting to and came across the link, “BP’s new logo.” So I clicked it and what I saw really made me laugh. Someone has created a new version of the BP logo made out of thick black oil. A much better fitting logo than the environmentally beautiful creation they currently have. Don’t get me wrong, as I do not believe what has happened is a la

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Break through the wall that you built

Is there a wall in front of you? How long has it been there? We all have them in our life. Some we build ourselves, others seem to appear without us even realizing. Whether you are the kind of person that can plough your way through difficult situations or need a more ‘brick by brick’ approach, just start now removing the walls in front of you. Remember a wall is something in our mind that stops or hinders our progress in some shape or form in our lives. But they are in our m

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The more you know the less you know

I KNOW THAT I AM INTELLIGENT BECAUSE I KNOW THAT I KNOW NOTHING. This is a quote by Socrates. Who am I to argue with such a beautiful insight. The need and desire to continually learn is something I am very passionate about. Maybe, I realize now, that I didn’t study as hard as I should have at school, maybe chose the wrong subjects and maybe, just maybe, I gave up on a dream of becoming a vet too soon. Yes, I did actually want to be a vet! One of the biggest problems I face t

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You learn more from your mistakes. Make as many as possible.

I have talked about this topic before but last night I had a small discussion with my son, who is 8. He has been having a few problems with his reading. After a few discussions with his teacher I decided to show him something. I sat a hat on the chair and took a pack of playing cards. We sat on the floor and I told him to flick the cards into the hat. As he started the cards flew literally in all kinds of directions. Then he got one that bounced of the rim of the hat and I as

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You learn more from your mistakes. Make as many as possible.

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Keep it simple stupid

If I had a dollar for every time I have heard this statement in the halls and corridors in the advertising agencies I have been in all over the world, I could retire, easily, today. It is a statement you start hearing at university/college and it never seems to lose momentum at all. It is possibly the most guiding principle of advertising. Consumers do not have time to figure out a complicated story line or concept that is so deep you would need a submarine to understand it.

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Keep it simple stupid

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When will we put our differences aside

With the news filled with violence and turmoil across the Middle East, Social media and technology in general is at the forefront of the stories. In Egypt, where over 26 have lost their ives, the internet and telecommunications were literally halted to try and stem the information and organization of the protesters. For me it will be interesting how much closing these avenues of communication will curtail the protests. In a country where almost 50% of people live well below t

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When will we put our differences aside

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You will not stay lost forever

If I lose my way around the next corner, it will not be a disaster as I have previously thought. No, in fact it will be the greatest thing that can happen to me, as experience has shown me through the years. We walk along a path we know, seeing all the same old things and sharing the same conversations, some call it a rut but for me it is just a normal passage of life that has us so focused on our responsibilities that we have an in built auto pilot that kicks in to keep movi

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You will not stay lost forever

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Inspiration takes many forms

Inspire me with a word or phrase and I am charged with passion with my next project. Inspire me with your kindness and heart, it will be mirrored in my actions as I move ahead. Inspire me in a way that takes away my breath and I will will forever burn brightly with motivation as I aspire to make such an impact on another soul in order to help them feel the way I do. Inspiration comes in so many shapes and forms that we often do not even understand all the reasons we are inspi