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I’ve published 500+ articles on everything from entrepreneurship and creative careers to the future of work and learning. Whether you’re looking for insight, inspiration, or something to spark your next move, I hope you’ll find it here. Pick a category below, or just scroll through…
Adventures...
Adventures… #67: Back in the Groove
After 66 editions of "Adventures" and a long hiatus, I'm returning with something new. Groove Theory blends cultural stories, practical frameworks, and real-world applications for creative professionals navigating the moments that matter most.
Best of...
Groove Theory: A new lens for creative professionals who want to find - and hold - their rhythm
You know your stuff, but when the spotlight hits, something goes sideways. Groove Theory helps creative professionals find their rhythm in high-stakes moments - from pitches to keynotes to career pivots. Discover the five elements that transform ideas into experiences people actually feel.
A.I.
The 80-hour reality check: What actually happens when you build with AI
Everyone's talking about AI magic, but what's the messy reality behind actually building something? Here's my 6-week journey through format fails, bad vibes coding, and the breakthrough moments that made it all worth it.
Culture & Insights
Crystal Palace’s finest FA Cup moment (and it wasn't the goal)
Crystal Palace pulled off one of the great FA Cup upsets this weekend - beating Manchester City to win their
NYC
Step into the room where you're the amateur
What happens when you take your work into a room where you're clearly the least qualified person? I found out at a game developers' co-working space in NYC.
Creative Business
Joy, humour, and caring: Jony Ive & Patrick Collison in conversation
Why joy and humor are underestimated in design and business... and the magic of making breakfast for each other vs. sitting in conference rooms
Culture & Insights
Ojisan magic: The trading card game that’s reviving a town
From robotics experts to soba chefs, this analog game from rural Japan is turning everyday people into heroes—and sparking a movement rooted in joy, connection, and recognition.
Learning Innovation
Yale's Bad Bunny course reveals the future of learning
Pop culture becomes the doorway, not the destination. When you're vibing to the rhythm but absorbing something deeper.
Future Of Work
Two Pilates studios - and the great capability divide
One teaches craft, one delivers product. In an AI-driven world, the gap between human expertise and scalable systems is widening fast.
Mindsets & Growth
Why creative blocks don't solve themselves at your desk
In-person connection is 4,367 times more potent than Zoom. Yesterday reminded me why stepping away from screens matters.
Creative Business
Desert Island Ive: What Apple's design legend reveals when stripped of the corporate context
How a 1942 radio format brings fresh insights from Jony Ive on creativity, education, and the struggle to be present
Mindsets & Growth
The secret ritual behind Brentford FC's success (that has nothing to do with data)
What childhood photos reveal about peak performance that analytics can't capture.
Creative Business
What a DJ's 4,500 parties teach us about creative longevity
What Tiga's 25-year DJ journey teaches us about staying true to your creative passion while others expect you to "grow up"
Learning Innovation
Why great event design doesn't need to be complicated
Simple conversation cards and a glass of milk turned a networking event into an adventure worth remembering.
Creative Business
New business: The commercial alchemy that defies systematization
The elusive art that isn't quite sales, marketing or biz dev - and why we all need to master it.
Howard's Riffs
How on earth are people cranking out so much content?
Between client work, parenting, and trying not to lose the plot - when does all this 'content' actually happen?
Future Of Work
An antidote to AI tinnitus
Sam Altman says agency and adaptability will be extremely valuable. But what does cultivating them actually look like?