January 11, 2024

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“You’re not for everyone. And that’s OK. The people who you are for will find you.”

Big ideas and small objects guide the creative life of poet and New York Times bestselling author, Maggie Smith. In a deeply personal show-and-tell, she describes five items on her writing desk that remind her of what matters most.

In this open-hearted talk for our Columbus chapter, Maggie describes how seemingly simple objects can act as talismans rich with personal meaning. Each one she shares conveys a pearl of wisdom that we all need to hear.

Photo by Megan Leigh Barnard.

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Fun Stuff to Click On

FEATURED FIELDTRIP: Create a magical book of personal creative wisdom on Jan 23rd.

Want to boost your planning process? Use these helpful questions from Harvest to get the juices flowing.*

It’s OK if you haven’t started on resolutions or that project yet. 11 steps for starting slow.

What it looks like when you choose your family.**

How the Creative Director of the White House spends her work days.

Brand partnerships keep getting weirder.

Do remote workers need a uniform? This brand hopes it will foster connections.**

What it takes to make Wordle in other languages.

Films, books, and images that entered the public domain with that Mouse.

It’s never too late to make a close friend.

“That’s the beauty of CreativeMornings, you never know what that talk is going to be about.” Our Content Manager was interviewed about creativity.

Know anyone in Perth? Tell them we’re looking for a new chapter host!

Our theme for February will be NATIVE. Submit your creative work inspired by it for a chance to be featured on our blog.

*This content is curated by us, brought to you by our sponsors.

**Thanks to Jon Feinstein and Alice Katter for suggesting these links.

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Cool Books to Click On

For this month’s theme RISE, we picked two stories of people rising above their circumstances.

Jeezy realized at an early age that if he wanted anything in life, he was going to have to get out there and get it on his own.
Read Adversity For Sale

Alli spiraled into depression during a push to succeed above all else, but learned to embrace the honest instead of the perfect.
Read The Messy Truth

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Cool Jobs in Our Universe
Hiring? Looking for work? You need the CreativeGuild.

Squarespace is hiring a remote Staff Product Designer to lead design strategy with product managers and engineering partners.

Understood in New York is seeking a Senior Intervention & Program Designer for scalable, evidence-based programs and interventions.

Skillshare is looking for a remote Vice President of Finance to act as a strategic advisor to the executive team.

“You never know where distractions are going to take you in your work.”

Waving, Brian | your Content Manager

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