The habit of ideas and 10 more places I go for creative inspiration

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Part of the habit of ideas is to feed your appetite for more of them. I’ve talked before about places for creative inspiration.

Today, I share 10 more. The list is varied, but what they all have in common is an unyielding devotion to showing up regularly with great writing and solid ideas.

Brand and disruption

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Your brand establishes expectations that form the reasons why people choose to buy from you versus someone else. Those expectations aren’t just things you promise and deliver on. Nor is it limited to what your brand looks like, or how it’s packaged.

Your brand defines how people feel about you.

What your business card absolutely must do

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The information that a business card contains and how it is presented instantly defines the way your audience perceives you, along with what you have to say and what you are selling. When you design a business card with your customer in mind, you’re creating a powerful suggestion about how you work and of how you can help people.

Taking the time to ensure your business card delivers a great experience isn’t all that hard to do. Let me share with you what I’ve learned…

Writing a newsletter? Six things you need to do to help your message grow

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