Why feature a commercial photographer’s hour-long seminar on my blog? Because Chase Jarvis has some very interesting things to say about being creative, and harnessing that creativity. Most importantly, he talks about how the creative process can be part of a successful business model.

You need a strong constitution if you’re going to do anything alongside Sir Ranulph Fiennes, as I found out a few years ago.

I find inspiration in all sorts of places and I’m curious: where do you find inspiration in your business life?

It takes a lot more effort and money to acquire new customers than it does to keep your existing ones. So the second suggestion I discussed in a recent seminar – to hug your customers close – may seem obvious. But there’s more to it right now, in this recession.

If you thought Randy Pausch’s last lecture was good, you’ll like this one, which is a lecture he gave after the last one.
It’s about managing time, beating procrastination … getting things done.
Tip #1: Fast forward through the first 8 minutes if you’re pressed for time.
Tip #2: You can get the Powerpoint slides here.

I get a real kick out of seeing clients achieving more than they think is possible. I think they probably get sick of me saying “you can do more than you think you can” to them.
This “last lecture” by Randy Pausch has a lot to say on that topic. It’s titled “Really Achieving Your Childhood [...]

I’ve recently concluded a project where I needed to give the client a complete ‘picture’ of their current situation and where they might get to. David Hockney’s massive ‘Bigger Trees Near Warter’ provided inspiration.
