Baratunde Thurston: Getting Things Done Is Inspiration + Sheer Willpower

The bestselling author of How To Be Black talks about making things happen with a team, despite his natrual inclination to fly solo.

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The 6 Fundamentals of Client Building

What's the difference between being a good friend and a good freelancer? Absolutely nothing.

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99U is Hiring Freelance Writers for Our New Blog

Help us dig up creative insights for a brand new 99U editorial product.

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How to Keep the Ideas Flowing When You’re Put in Charge

When we feel secure in our new position, it can free us to take bolder, more innovative action.

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The Alva Fellowships 2013, Empowering the Next Generation of Inventors

Calling all creators: Applications are now open for the 99U Alva Fellowships, presented with GE, which give 3 young inventors a seed grant to put their ideas into action.

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More Insights on Sharpening Your Creative Mind

Need help pushing through stubborn creative blocks and fighting your way to aha! moments? Tips on how to keep your creative mind in top form.

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Respect Yourself and Take Back Control of Your Calendar

Four tactics for establishing—and maintaining—boundaries.

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The Power of Structured Procrastination

Embrace the "Nuclear Option" and allow your procrastination to work for you.

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Oscar-Nominated Director Benh Zeitlin on Not Waiting For Permission

The Director of "Beasts of the Southern Wild" talks about the importance of artistic freedom, living cheaply, and empowering other artists.

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5 Evidence-Based Ways to Optimize Your Teamwork

Research shows us how to take our collaboration abilities to the next level by avoiding Groupthink and baking in a bit of "ritualized dissent."

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Obama CTO Harper Reed on Keeping Sane in a High-Pressure Environment

Reed discusses taking an Internet vacation after helping reelect President Obama and other ways to decompress after a big project.

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The Value of Taking a Productive Pause

Use the natural wiring of your brain to your advantage and wrangle that illusive problem-solving insight by taking a break and being open to serendipity.

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Are You Out of Sync With Your Values?

The three levels of values and why you should understand them both for your organization and yourself.

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4 Ways to Quickly Tackle New Skills as a Team

Creative projects often require us to pick up new skills – and fast. Learn how the Flatiron School accelerates the learning process through collaboration.

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