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August 9,
2023
2023
Dear Paul, A Slow Co-worker Brings Frustration
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Gut their laid-back demeanor actually makes them great CEOs and perfect for management positions. Rarely do they get over-excited or panic. And, even when they do, you’d probably never know it.
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August 7,
2023
2023
Dear Paul, Negative comment on Social Media leaves Reader Wondering How to Respond.
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Social media has become a world of living large and picking fights. No more can someone have an opinion and then expect the opinion to be accepted or argued with grace, intelligence, and humanity.
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August 1,
2023
2023
The Power of Creative Constraints: Breaking Free from Perfection
By
ThoughtLab
ThoughtLab
Creativity is often associated with boundless freedom and unrestricted imagination. However, there is a paradoxical truth that lies within the realm of creative expression: constraints can actually fuel innovation and lead to remarkable breakthroughs
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August 1,
2023
2023
30 Thoughts and Observations About Creativity and the Creative Life
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
The pandemic has dictated new ways for us to communicate in work and in life as well as how we consume, approach, and think about art. This means we are rethinking creativity and what it means to us as individuals and as a society as well.
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July 19,
2023
2023
Dear Paul, Please Tell Me It Gets Better
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
First and foremost, if you’re feeling like you want to end it all, seek help. Talk to someone, talk to many someones, talk and talk and talk. The more you talk, the better it will feel.
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July 13,
2023
2023
Dear Paul, I’m waiting for a phone call I know will never come.
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
I believe enough time has passed, and she should call me and apologize. Is that fair, or should I call her? I just don’t want her to think she won. Any advice?
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July 12,
2023
2023
Hauling AI into Court, Creativity vs. Technology: Opinion
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
The problem here is that a vast majority of people don’t understand what it takes to write a book or craft a tight five minutes to share with the public. There is an idea that because we have 2.9 billion streaming networks and because someone can be Tik Tok famous or be an influencer, this whole creativity thing is easy.
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July 11,
2023
2023
Dear Paul, Unfounded aggressive reputation is ruining my life.
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
For a long time, I have been labeled as aggressive. People claim that I move quickly toward them, and they say this makes me appear aggressive.
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June 27,
2023
2023
Dear Paul, Should I Take Up Arms Against AI.
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
I worry that AI will make my job and me obsolete. Should I be concerned and take up arms against AI?
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June 26,
2023
2023
Dear Paul: Felled Tree Makes Me Question My Relationship
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
He said I was just “being an emotional girl” about the whole thing. His comment made me want to stab him in the eye with a busted pencil. Should I?
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June 22,
2023
2023
Dear Paul, Lost Sock Opens Doorway to Another Dimension.
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
First off, let me assure you, you are not alone. There are multiple stories of the missing sock dimension. The first was relayed by Mrs. Earmont Clover of Gasblot, West Virginia, in 1942.
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June 21,
2023
2023
Lying Flatism, The Work Trend Taking China by Storm and Maybe the U.S.
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Technology and advances have created a world filled with constant hustle and bustle, where the pursuit of success and material possessions often takes center stage, a growing movement known as "Lying Flatism" has emerged as a countercultural response.
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June 20,
2023
2023
Dear Paul: Acting or teaching, which one should I Pursue?
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
However, if we have fewer and fewer good, dedicated teachers, we are going to notice it. We are going to feel it as time goes by.
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June 15,
2023
2023
The Art of Engagement: Harnessing Creativity through Full-Service Creative Agencies
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ThoughtLab
ThoughtLab
With the rise of digital platforms and the constant bombardment of advertisements, companies are faced with the task of cutting through the noise to make a lasting impact. This is where full-service creative agencies come into play.
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June 14,
2023
2023
Dear Paul, Can my late-night ramblings to a defunct drive-thru clown head be considered an affair?
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
The clown seemed like a welcoming listener. He was open, expressive, and infinitely patient.
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