Photo by J R GuillauminHow would you like to work 15-20 hours unpaid overtime a week? What about doing it for weeks on end because of unrealistic schedules? How about a 65% chance of damaging your health from the stress of overtime?And what if someone...
Topics: Computer Games, Emotional Intelligence, Managing Creativity

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cm 27 Mark McGuiness Interview from Creative Momentum on Vimeo.I recently recorded this video interview with Philip Patston, an entrepreneur, consultant and comedian from New Zealand. Philip did a great job of drawing out my thoughts, and we covered a...
Topics: Creativity, Interviews

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If you’re feeling daunted by the challenges of the recession – or if you could simply do with some inspirational and practical advice, then I suggest you download Defiant: Practical Tips to Thrive in Tough Times. It’s a new e-book from..
Topics: Creative Entrepreneurship, Emotional Intelligence

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Photo by edastrauchIf you like Wishful Thinking, you might be interested in some of my other projects — here’s a sample of my recent online activities.Lateral Action This is the site I co-create with Brian Clark and Tony Clark, about...
Topics: Creativity, Poetry

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If you’re looking for a job in advertising in London, you might like to pop along to The Good Agency next Wednesday evening 24th June — they’re having a ‘talent evening’.I’ve been doing some training for The Good...
Topics: Advertising

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