Hey , 

Do you make time to be creative on a consistent basis? I hadn't realized how important it was to deliberately carve out time for creativity until I heard John Cleese - remember Monty Python? A Fish Called Wanda?... - describe what he considers important for encouraging creativity.

Here, to inspire you, are highlights: Business Innovation and Creativity Via John Cleese. Ever since watching him, I've been much more aware and protective on my creative oases.

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How are you planning on nurturing your creative muse? How will you create an oasis of time and place to encourage open thinking about your business? Let me know.

Best,

Christine B. Whittemore
Chief Simplifier
Simple Marketing Now