Why Business Owners Benefit From Taking Time for Creativity
I can’t draw. Well, I’m pretty good at stick figures, so I’ll give myself that. I do okay with paintings if I go to one of those paint ‘n sip places, but my painting doesn’t usually have a strong resemblance to the instructor’s.
Like a surprising number of financial planners I know, I enjoy writing. (I even wrote a book on productivity – more here!) That’s my creative outlet, as it is for lots of people.
Creativity is Critical For Business Owners
When you’re working 14-hour days most of the time, you won’t be able to be creative. Not to mention the risk of burnout, poor decision-making, etc. That leads to the question: Is not being creative really a problem for entrepreneurs?
Why NaNoWriMo (& Other Creative Pursuits) Are Great for Business Owners
If you’re a business owner, it might seem crazy to devote a month to writing a novel (National Novel Writing Month). I’m not saying I’m perfectly sane, but I enjoy writing. And I’ll use NaNoWriMo to give me a goal, some support, and a deadline.
Doesn’t sound all that different from a business goal, does it?