In 1975, Keith Jarrett, a world-renowned jazz pianist, was scheduled to play a concert at the Koln Concert Hall in Germany. Unfortunately, the piano he was supposed to play was all wrong. It was too small, sounded tinny, out of tune and the pedals tended to stick. At first, Jarrett refused to play. Who wants to be asked to create something … [Read more...] about 20 Ways Being in Debt Can Make You More Creative
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Five Things to Do When You’re Out of Work
Courtesy of Free Images/Marco Ojeda Alberta was hit hard by the bottom of the barrel oil prices that rolled out six months ago. Home prices dropped, unemployment spiked and the economy remains sluggish. My husband became one of those unemployment casualties after receiving his walking papers from his oil and gas company job. While this has … [Read more...] about Five Things to Do When You’re Out of Work
My Weird and Wonderful Jobs
I don't know about you but I love hearing about how other people are making money. Lots of bloggers have published posts about some of their own side hustles and thought I'd share some of my own. For me, my pursuit of passion (and job offers!) have taken me to some surprising places and looking back, I wouldn't trade a moment of it. While it's … [Read more...] about My Weird and Wonderful Jobs
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Empire Building Kit: Week 2
In this week's Empire Building Kit, Chris Guillebeau interviews Charles Gilkey, owner and inspirer behind Productive Flourishing. The former college professor/military logistics officer shares his journey to becoming a productivity expert for creative types everywhere. He offers individual coaching, productivity products, and writing on various … [Read more...] about Empire Building Kit: Week 2